Time Under Tension – Tools for building unbreakable resilience

Description

Burnout isn’t a character flaw – it’s a structural problem. Nearly eight‑in‑ten professionals report feeling exhausted, yet most “motivation” advice ignores the human need to recover. Time Under Tension shows you how to flip that script.

Drawing on the author’s journey from dyslexic outsider to high‑stakes corporate coach, this book introduces The Six Cs of Tactical Resilience – Connect, Control, Condition, Challenge, Choice and Commit – along with field‑tested tools like Circles of Control, Micro‑Recoveries and the RISE framework. Real‑world stories (a junior doctor on her fifth twelve‑hour shift, a parent juggling three jobs, a software engineer lost in perpetual “agile resets”) make the science relatable.

Instead of telling you to toughen up, it teaches you to listen to your nervous system, set healthy boundaries and design repeatable routines that fit your life. You’ll learn how to:

• Turn overwhelm into calm focus in three minutes

• Train your body and mind with a 3–8–45 baseline (three meals, eight hours sleep, 45‑minute movement)

• Practise discomfort on purpose so you can choose courage when it counts

• Use simple rituals to protect recovery, prevent relapse and build consistency

Pre‑order Bonuses

• Get an exclusive eBook, “Boundaries That Liberate,” free with every pre‑order

• Unlock early‑bird access to the author’s live resilience workshop