Get Hardy

How to turn adversity to your advantage.

by Deborah Khoshaba, Psy.D.

So, You Insist on Dating a Narcissist?

If your romantic mate says, "it's me instead of you," read this post carefully. Read More

A Seven-Step Prescription for Self-Love

What is self-love? Is it something you can buy in a makeover or a new set of clothing? Is it something you can get through a job or romantic relationship? Can you get more of it by reading something inspirational? No! Self-love is an action. It comes through a practice of behaviors and attitudes that grow your appreciation for you. Read More

Authentic Kindness Matters to Your Fulfillment

Authentic kindness opens you to unpredictable consequences, some of which may cause you discomfort. But, don't let this risk stop you from letting your kindness burst forth. You sacrifice experiences that fulfill and deep life's meaning and worth. Learn what this is all about. Read More

The Early Stages of Falling in Love

There's nothing quite as exhilarating as falling in love. Just the thought that you may have found your one-and-only can be so thrilling. But, the high and fear of falling in love can be as frustrating as it is wonderful. Learn how to stay balanced and well during this exciting time in your life. Read More

Turn Your Hard Time Into a Story That Transforms Your Life

You have a story viewpoint from which you talk about the things that happen to you. It can show you as resilient and keep you evolving, or keep you stuck in the past and doomed to repeat the same mistakes repeatedly.Hardiness leads to resilient actions that open up new story lines that fulfill and keep you growing. Read More

Keep the Faith: A Response to Eight Keys to Life Hardiness and Resilience

Be extraordinary; exercise good faith in all that you do. Good faith gives you the power to find meaning in the things that happen to you that helps you to grow, deepens self-knowledge, and opens up new possibilities for living. Read More

The Edge of Suicide

The comprehensive breakdown in meaning of suicidal people narrows their perspective and understanding, so that cannot see a way out of their problems. Hardicoping opens up perspective and understanding and gives people a healthy, resilient way to solve their problems. It helps to reassert the will to live and make life feel meaningful, once again. Read More