That Sucked. Now What?: How to Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess

Dr. Neeta Bhushan, a transformational speaker, master coach, and host of the Brave Table, provides a five-stage framework for overcoming setbacks with grace and redefining tough moments to fly forward every time. Her Fly Forward Framework helps readers understand their individual Bounce Factors and guide them through the five stages to audacious, all-out resilience. By embracing the paradox of sucky moments, readers can live their lives with truly audacious resilience.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: Hay House UK Ltd

The Brave Table's transformational speaker, master coach, and host offers a practical five-stage framework for overcoming setbacks with grace and redefining tough moments to fly forward every time. You know those awful, terrible, sucker-punch moments in life? The ones that knock you down, burn you up, or make you cringe so hard you wish it was all a bad dream? Probably—because we all do. These epic, messy, oh-no-oh-crap moments of chaos are just part of life—yet, as Dr. Neeta Bhushan shows us, they're also beautiful opportunities for change.

As co-founder of the Global Grit Institute, a mental health training platform for leaders and coaches, and co-founder of Dharma Coaching Institute, training thousands to live their best lives, Neeta Bhushan has helped thousands of people move past their heartbreaks, failures, and disappointments. She has spent years researching human behavior and observing people in their worst and best moments, and from those experiences—as well as her own life—she knows what it takes to get back up no matter what bowled you over. By teaching readers to understand their individual Bounce Factors—how well they "bounce back" based on four core components of their life—and guiding them through the five stages to audacious, all-out resilience, Neeta shares exactly what it takes to overcome obstacles, surmount setbacks, and not just bounce back, but fly forward.

Combining her own experience with the stories of clients she's worked with, Neeta will do for overcoming obstacles what James Clear did for habits by making personal growth clear, accessible, and doable for anyone. With five distinct stages—Falling, Igniting, Rising, Magnifying, and Thriving—her Fly Forward Framework is designed to help readers move toward change not just at one pivotal "moment of suck."

The first stage is Falling, where we face the harsh reality of our setback. We may feel like we've lost everything, and our world is crashing down around us. But this is actually the perfect opportunity to take a deep breath and assess our situation. We need to be honest with ourselves about what went wrong and why. This stage is all about acknowledging our pain and loss, and allowing ourselves to feel it. It's not easy, but it's essential.

The second stage is Igniting, where we begin to gather our strength and courage. We need to remind ourselves of our past successes and the things we are capable of. We need to believe in ourselves and our ability to overcome this setback. This stage is all about finding our inner fire and igniting it. It's about taking action and making changes in our lives.

The third stage is Rising, where we start to rebuild our lives. We need to create a new plan and set new goals. We need to be patient and persistent, and we need to stay focused on our vision. This stage is all about taking small steps forward and building momentum. It's about believing in ourselves and our ability to succeed.

The fourth stage is Magnifying, where we take our success to the next level. We need to celebrate our achievements and recognize our progress. We need to be proud of ourselves and our hard work. This stage is all about building our confidence and our self-esteem. It's about knowing that we can achieve anything we set our minds to.

The fifth stage is Thriving, where we live our best lives. We need to be grateful for the opportunities that have come our way, and we need to continue to grow and learn. We need to be open to new experiences and new ideas, and we need to be willing to take risks. This stage is all about living our lives to the fullest and enjoying every moment.

In conclusion, Neeta Bhushan's Fly Forward Framework is a powerful tool for overcoming obstacles and achieving success. By teaching readers to understand their individual Bounce Factors and guiding them through the five stages to audacious, all-out resilience, Neeta shares exactly what it takes to overcome setbacks and fly forward. Whether you're facing a personal setback or a professional challenge, her framework can help you achieve your goals and live your best life. So why not take the first step and start your journey today?

Weight: 426g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788178822