Unsinkable: How to Bounce Back Quickly When Life Knocks You Down

by Sonia Ricotti

A financial crisis, a divorce, losing your job or a loved one, a health scare--we all face painful, life-shattering events at some point. They can leave us feeling drained and drowning in depression. Author Sonia Ricotti draws upon her own experiences, as well as those of other high-profile self-help leaders, to help you overcome these difficult situations with ease, and bounce back quicker and higher than you thought possible.

Unsinkable is not only inspiring, but it offers clearly written, step-by-step tools, strategies, stories, and exercises that will teach you how

Genres: Self Help, Personal Development, Spirituality, Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published May 11, 2011

Reviews

[Chelsea · Rating 1 out of 5]

What a load of BS
Ricotti's one of those self-help authors who believe that manifesting can solve all of life's problems (gag), and writes books for the sole purpose of selling more of her stuff. Nothing she writes is especially profound, useful, or not common knowledge. One part of the book I just can't get over - she asks readers to donate to her foundation at the end, because, and I quote, "[it has] a profound impact on her life". Right. Because humanitarian work is to help entitled people feel good about themselves.
If I could, I would give this book 0 stars. I can't believe I wasted so many hours on this deranged greedy entitled self-centered charlatan.

[A. B · Rating 4 out of 5]

It reminded me of my faith, who i used to be, who i want to be.
It reminded me to believe in miracles.
It reminded me of all the miracles that have already happened in my life.
It reminded me not to let the embittered pessimistic "know it alls" steal my joy, my hope, and my faith.
It reminded me that this life is what I make it.

[Kandice · Rating 3 out of 5]

At the beginning of the book, the author states that you won't just read this book but will return to it over and over as you use the steps to improve your life. I agree with her due to the fact that this book isn't just inspirational but also has concrete steps you can use to move your life forward. It also includes many inspirational accounts of the challenges other people have faced and how they used specific steps to overcome them. I would recommend this book to anyone who is depressed about the current events in their lives or the direction their life seems to be going in. I would have liked a little more content to the book. (It's rather short.) And I got tired of reading the author's catch phrase about how to "bounce back better and higher than before." But other than those minor complaints, I thought it was worth the time to read.

[Ong Shwu · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Take time each and every day for yourself. This is YOU time."...Time for self-care, maintain your sanity, sense of calmness....start to appreciate 'ME time' or 'YOU time'....haha..😊

[Mindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book - so much so that I bought her on-line program and do her meditations daily. This really has been helping me through a very difficult time and I highly recommend it. I know I will read this book again and again to keep me on track.

[YHC · Rating 3 out of 5]

below from the book.


当你发现自己处于困难境地时，你需要停下来，想一想。记住，要么是你控制它，要么是它控制你，所以最好是你控制它。收获好的，原谅所有不好的。学会放下。维克多·弗兰克（Victor Frankl）曾经说过：“我们有选择的自由，这是人类最重要的自由。”我们可以选择关注那些好的事情，也可以选择关注那些不好的事情。有时悲伤的情绪会占据我们的大脑，久久挥之不去。我们必须学会让它们离开。我们要尽量看到好的一面，所有事情都有好的一面。你越是关注，就越能发现好的一面。


另外，我们只能看到那些能跟我们形成共鸣的东西，所以如果我们总是怀有好的念头，传送积极的能量，我们就可以在任何事情中看到好的一面。一旦坏念头冒出头角，就立刻忘记它。当然，坏的念头总是会出现，它们可能是来自外部，也可能是来自内部，但一旦坏念头出现，千万不要在它们身上浪费任何时间，不要在大脑中给它们留出任何空间。

传递爱，学会放下
怀有诸如仇恨和愤怒之类的负面情绪毫无意义，就好比一个人喝了老鼠药，然后希望老鼠立刻死掉一样。我们需要的是理解。我们必须明白，我们的意识里有一种美妙的力量在流动，这种力量是没有形式的，是我们给了它形式。如果我们选择对某人心怀负面情绪，我们心中就会形成负面的波动，进而吸引一些负面的东西。所以最好的办法是学会放下，学会发出爱的波动。
下面这些方法可以帮助你释放负面情绪和感受，具体做法如下：
1. 每天早晨醒来时，在心中默念10件让你感激的事情，用心体会这种积极的情感；
2. 保持安静，坚持四五分钟，用心聆听心灵的指导，答案会自然浮出；


3. 向那些让你不舒服的人主动发出爱的频率。
这些晨间练习刚开始可能会有些困难，但慢慢你就能掌握。

帮助他人
很多人都是这样，一旦出现问题，第一个想到的就是自己。总是我，我，我……事实上，在遇到问题时，我们应该先想到别人，想想如何去帮助别人。这时，我们心中就会形成好的波动，进而吸引那些好的东西进入我们的生活。

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人生的每一次遭遇都会带给我们一些重要的信息，如果我们总是对这些信息视而不见，类似的经历很可能会一再重复。具体的情景可能有所不同，每次你所遇到的人或事也可能不同，但总体经历大致相似。你可能连滚带爬地解决了眼前的问题，但如果没有从中汲取教训，问题便没有得到根本解决。
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大多数人都不懂得把自己的处境和自己的感受区分开来。他们真的相信自己的感受完全是由外部原因造成的，外部原因是所有烦恼和痛苦的来源。正如我之前所说，事实并非如此。
真正让你痛苦的，不是你所处的环境，而是你对环境的看法，是你的思想在让你痛苦—在任何时候都是如此。
你对周围事物的理解和诠释形成了你的现实。如果你的理解和诠释让你不快，那么就改变它。没错，可以改变。你可以换种想法，让自己的想法变得更积极，结果一定会让你大吃一惊。
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原谅是一种非常重要的心态。如果你想要尽快脱离困境，让自己人生进入更高的境界，你就必须学会原谅那些曾经让你不开心的人。
原谅，放手，给予对方爱（因为他们很可能真的需要爱），然后继续前行。想想看，受伤的人容易去伤害别人，这就好比受伤的野兽往往会变得疯狂一样。很多人并不是为了卑鄙而卑鄙，他们之所以会做那些卑鄙的事情，一定有其背后不为人知的原因—而且这些原因往往跟我们毫无关系。
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[Seemy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good discussion and tips on how to overcome adversity and life when it gets you down.

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[Karen Moench · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an easy read for me since I already knew some of the information provided. However it kept my I interest by the stories sprinkled throughout the book. It was a good refresher on moving forward after a hardship.

[Bonnie Randall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uplifting and inspirational. Dream big. Believe. Eyes on the prize. No time to focus upon the naysayers who are fighting their own bitter unhappiness and want you in their pity-pit.

Want it / see it / do it / have it.

5 Inspired Stars

[Karen Briscoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiration and insights that transform. Want to live an unsinkable life? Bounce back quickly when life knocks you down by applying these tips and strategies. Karen Briscoe, author and podcast host 5 Minute Success

[Lisa Haney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book!

This book is filled with positive, uplifting power. I only wish it was longer. Empowering, inspirational and a reminder that we need to take the limits off of God and His promises.

[Reham · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this bokk; so light and useful.

[Patti · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was fine. I often found it a little trite. A little naive. A little “cheerleader-y.” I am a fan of the Law of Attraction and was hoping this book would contain more of that. It did not.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspiring...just need to keep it all in mind

[Sharlyn Zimmerman-Tollefson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked that it was a short read and easy to read and relate to. Mostly I agree with what she says although my journey was much more messy or perhaps she just didn’t include the “gory” details.

[Amanda Holmes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick and easy read. Insightful and relatable. Definitely recommend.

[Istvan Kis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nem szeretem kifejezetten az ennyire nyomulós, keresztbe linkelős könyveket, ez is, az is ír a kötetbe, haver, tréner, akárki, utalgat helyzetekre, hogy az ő könyvét is megvedd. És mindezeket félretéve, azt kell mondjam, hogy nagyon szép és mély történetek is helyet kaptak a könyvben, és bizonyos részeket egészen felemelő volt olvasni. Bármennyire is giccsesnek tűnt helyenként, azért mégiscsak jó, hogy létezik ez a kötet.

[Josh · Rating 2 out of 5]

My take-aways:
"One day it occurred to me that I actually had no real control over how others feel, think, react, or behave. I realized that as much as I tried to make others happy (many times at the expense of my own happiness), [...] It was all an illusion of control."

"What if I fail? [...] What if I succeed?"

I probably just didn't understand most of the material. "Journal", "Look for the silver lining", or "Have faith in what will be".

[Jodi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this up randomly at the local library. It seemed to state how I felt that day. I think I am ready to move past what has happened and reclaim my life. I finally feel strong enough mentally and physically to make the changes necessary. I understand that it is a daily struggle and one that some days I will lose. I can feel overwhelmed and that is okay just get back on track tomorrow.

[Sylvie Rochon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book to read when you need hope and a way out of difficult situations. Sonia shares her's and other inspiritual journeys and adds powerful insights on how to apply life's lessons to open up and welcome the opportunities that exist in our lives! Very inspirational!

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy read for anyone who is coping with a life altering experience. Because the author shares her own struggle it doesn't feel like a sermon being preached at the reader, but instead more of a "we have have our struggles" tale.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it.

[Kadir Bharmal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent......

[Martha]

ridiculously positive