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I initially chose "Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness" by Dr. Rick Hanson because I was feeling overwhelmed by the pressures and high stressors in my life, particularly the juggling act of finding a job while staying on top of my school work. However, as I delved into the book, I quickly realized that it offers far more than just strategies for managing stress. The book's structure is divided into four parts—recognizing, resourcing, regulating, and relating—and provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and building resilience. Each part of the book refers to the various techniques for meeting our core needs as human beings: safety, satisfaction, and connection. As I originally read this book solely for stress, the lessons learned really had me thinking more about my life in the greater scheme of things and was actually super beneficial. The early middle section of the book got me thinking about experiences that I have gon...