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The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind Can Help You Thrive
'Discover the wisdom within The Tree That Bends, a compelling exploration of embracing difficult emotions and acting in ways that are deeply meaningful' - Dr. Todd B. Kashdan, Professor of Psychology and author of The Upside of Your Dark Side and The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively
Modern life urges us to push relentlessly for what looks like success and to be resolute in avoiding anything less. But at what cost? Burnout and disillusionment are on the rise.
What if there is another way? One that allows us to both do well and feel well; an approach that transforms our striving into thriving?
For clinical psychologist Ross White, a Tanzanian proverb - 'The wind does not break the tree that bends' signals the solution. During more than fifteen years as an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), he has supported countless high-performance clients to develop their psychological flexibility - to anchor themselves in the present, lean into their emotions and make choices in line with their personal values.
If you juggle competing demands, take pride in what you do, and want to achieve your personal goals without sacrificing yourself, then high-performance applies to you too. With perspective-shifting insights and practical strategies, The Tree that Bends will help you to develop a flexible mind so that you can thrive, whatever storms life may throw at you.
Modern life urges us to push relentlessly for what looks like success and to be resolute in avoiding anything less. But at what cost? Burnout and disillusionment are on the rise.
What if there is another way? One that allows us to both do well and feel well; an approach that transforms our striving into thriving?
For clinical psychologist Ross White, a Tanzanian proverb - 'The wind does not break the tree that bends' signals the solution. During more than fifteen years as an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), he has supported countless high-performance clients to develop their psychological flexibility - to anchor themselves in the present, lean into their emotions and make choices in line with their personal values.
If you juggle competing demands, take pride in what you do, and want to achieve your personal goals without sacrificing yourself, then high-performance applies to you too. With perspective-shifting insights and practical strategies, The Tree that Bends will help you to develop a flexible mind so that you can thrive, whatever storms life may throw at you.
- GenresPsychologySelf Help
384 pages, Hardcover
Published February 4, 2025
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March 23, 2025
The Tree That Bends by Ross G. White was such a timely reminder to anyone who is in the thick of it to take pride in what you do and how to get the job done without sacrificing your sanity. The concept of "the wind does not break the tree that bends," the Tanzanian proverb that clinical psychologist Ross White relies on is a theme that is so well done throughout this book. 🌳
"Success and wellbeing are not a zero-sum game - achieving need not come at the expense of breathing." 🍃
This book had a lot of information but it didn't feel like a data dump - it was well explained through stories and personal experiences, and that added a lot to the concepts, in my opinion.
Whether you're looking to get a reminder to stop and pause before reacting to the insanity of your everyday or a total framework shift, this book is full of guidance and information to help you achieve that goal without losing your mind.
Thank you so much for the prettiest PR box, @QuercusBooks and @RossGWhite! 💖
"Success and wellbeing are not a zero-sum game - achieving need not come at the expense of breathing." 🍃
This book had a lot of information but it didn't feel like a data dump - it was well explained through stories and personal experiences, and that added a lot to the concepts, in my opinion.
Whether you're looking to get a reminder to stop and pause before reacting to the insanity of your everyday or a total framework shift, this book is full of guidance and information to help you achieve that goal without losing your mind.
Thank you so much for the prettiest PR box, @QuercusBooks and @RossGWhite! 💖
April 9, 2025
Favorite psychology book I’ve read so far. Useful as a sports psych guide and as a general mental well-being book
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