Life can be tough, but we are not victims-or at least we don't have to be! This is a book about hope, joy, and most important, personal strength and peace of mind. When one of these seven crises does arrive, I want you to be able to say, "Here it is. This is a day that I have prepared myself for. I can either panic and fall apart or I can use all of my skills and preparation to manage this day." The choice is yours. -DR. PHIL
There are certain days in life that stand out because they bring the toughest experiences that you or someone you love will ever face.
Encountering these days can feel like hitting a brick wall, but while they will change your life, they do not have to ruin it. In Real Life: Preparing for the 7 Most Challenging Days of Your Life, bestselling author and talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw offers a step-by-step plan for getting through the worst days so that you feel prepared when it really matters-in the midst of a crisis. Dr. Phil provides wisdom and resources that will guide you toward a solution that is right for you, showing you how to minimize the disruption to your life and maximize the recovery.
This book is not just about giving you a crisis-mode plan. It shows you how to change your life before you get into a crisis so that you are not behind the power curve when any of the seven days hits. You will have the tools to be a leader to someone you love during their crisis because you will know what to do. Dr. Phil says there are no exceptions: with the right attitude and the right information, every challenging day can be turned into a valuable life experience.