
When Life Happens
The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free
Rachel L. Goldman(Author)
Jossey-Bass (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 23. March 2026
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-394-35856-4 (ISBN)
Description
"In the end, this book, like the author, leads with compassion and a healthy dose of reality. It doesn't offer gimmicks, hacks, or easy fixes. It's a playbook that understands how the human mind works-in all of its complexity and tendency toward survival, and sometimes self-sabotage-so we can work with it instead of against it." -Pilar Guzman, Editorial Director of Oprah Daily
Reclaim your power and live a life of purpose and joy
In When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free, renowned clinical psychologist and speaker Dr. Rachel L. Goldman delivers an inspiring, approachable, and practical strategy guide to helping women reclaim their confidence, reshape how they see themselves-inside and out, and build resilience before stress knocks at their door. Dr. Rachel explains how to eliminate feeling "stuck" and how you can gain greater control over your life.
Whether you're feeling professional burnout, struggling with identity changes as you enter a new phase of your life with new challenges, or encountering obstacles as you balance it all, Dr. Rachel offers a compassionate roadmap to reclaiming your power and living a life of purpose and joy. Equipped with her insights, you will gain coping tools necessary to effectively manage any of life's stressors.
You'll also find:
Strategies for recovering from personal and professional setbacks, allowing you to build resilience and find meaning
Techniques for those seeking personal growth, including lifelong tools to manage stress
Ways to navigate burnout and dissatisfaction, as well as tools to manage stress and eliminate limiting beliefs
Perfect for women seeking personal growth and an effective path to self-improvement, When Life Happens is also an essential resource for people struggling with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem looking for a useful tool to use as an adjunct to therapy.
Reclaim your power and live a life of purpose and joy
In When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free, renowned clinical psychologist and speaker Dr. Rachel L. Goldman delivers an inspiring, approachable, and practical strategy guide to helping women reclaim their confidence, reshape how they see themselves-inside and out, and build resilience before stress knocks at their door. Dr. Rachel explains how to eliminate feeling "stuck" and how you can gain greater control over your life.
Whether you're feeling professional burnout, struggling with identity changes as you enter a new phase of your life with new challenges, or encountering obstacles as you balance it all, Dr. Rachel offers a compassionate roadmap to reclaiming your power and living a life of purpose and joy. Equipped with her insights, you will gain coping tools necessary to effectively manage any of life's stressors.
You'll also find:
Strategies for recovering from personal and professional setbacks, allowing you to build resilience and find meaning
Techniques for those seeking personal growth, including lifelong tools to manage stress
Ways to navigate burnout and dissatisfaction, as well as tools to manage stress and eliminate limiting beliefs
Perfect for women seeking personal growth and an effective path to self-improvement, When Life Happens is also an essential resource for people struggling with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem looking for a useful tool to use as an adjunct to therapy.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
468 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-394-35856-4 (9781394358564)
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Rachel L. Goldman
When Life Happens
The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free
E-Book
03/2026
1st Edition
Wiley
€19.99
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Rachel L. Goldman
When Life Happens
The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free
E-Book
03/2026
1st Edition
Wiley
€19.99
Available for download
Persons
RACHEL L. GOLDMAN, PHD, FTOS, FASMBS-IH, is a renowned clinical psychologist specializing in women's mental health and well-being. In addition to her private practice, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, TIME magazine, CNN, and more. She has appeared on prominent stages and podcasts, including events with Oprah and Reese Witherspoon, as well as The Mel Robbins Podcast. Women's Health magazine named her one of the most inspiring women to follow, and she has been recognized as a Top 100 Mental Health Influencer and a Top 40 CBT Influencer.
Content
Acknowledgments xiii
About the Author xix
Foreword xxi
Introduction xxv
1 Start Where You Are 1
2 What Does Stress Have to Do with It? 21
3 The Power of Your Thoughts, Part 1: How Your Brain Plays Tricks on You 33
4 The Power of Your Thoughts, Part 2: Retrain Your Brain 61
5 From Vision to Action: Setting Goals That Stick 81
6 Reframing Body Image: Seeing Yourself Through a New Lens 113
7 Your Coping Toolbox 151
8 Taking Action and Making It Happen 181
9 Planning for Success (And Putting It All Together) 211
Conclusion: We Did It! 237
Appendix: Mental Health Resources 243
Index 247
About the Author xix
Foreword xxi
Introduction xxv
1 Start Where You Are 1
2 What Does Stress Have to Do with It? 21
3 The Power of Your Thoughts, Part 1: How Your Brain Plays Tricks on You 33
4 The Power of Your Thoughts, Part 2: Retrain Your Brain 61
5 From Vision to Action: Setting Goals That Stick 81
6 Reframing Body Image: Seeing Yourself Through a New Lens 113
7 Your Coping Toolbox 151
8 Taking Action and Making It Happen 181
9 Planning for Success (And Putting It All Together) 211
Conclusion: We Did It! 237
Appendix: Mental Health Resources 243
Index 247