The Kintsugi Mindset

Jacques Retief

ISBN 10: 1923674080 / ISBN 13: 9781923674080

Published by Retief Libris Publishing, 2025

Seller Inventory # LU-9781923674080

Synopsis:

Life has seasons where change arrives quickly. You’re doing your best, and still, something shifts: a job ends, a relationship evolves, your health becomes harder to manage, or your confidence takes a hit. In the quiet after that, it’s easy to wonder: What’s wrong with me?
But what if nothing is wrong? What if you’re simply in a new chapter?

Kintsugi is the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with gold, silver, or platinum. The repair isn’t hidden. The cracks are honoured, and the piece becomes usable again, often stronger and more distinctive than before.

The Kintsugi Mindset brings that idea into everyday life: a calm, practical way to meet setbacks without pretending you’re fine, blaming yourself, or forcing a brave face. This course isn’t about “good vibes only”. It’s about becoming steady, honest, and resilient in a way that feels real.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Reframe setbacks so they become information, not proof you’re failing
• Work with your inner critic and build real self-compassion
• Use simple journaling prompts to make sense of what you’ve been through
• Build emotional resilience through small, repeatable practices you can do on busy days
• Apply Kintsugi at work: pressure, conflict, rejection, stagnation, and change
• Apply Kintsugi in life: relationships, grief, health challenges, identity shifts, and daily stress
• Create a Kintsugi Action Plan you can return to whenever life cracks again

You’ll also meet relatable stories of people who didn’t “bounce back” but moved forward, wiser, clearer, and more grounded.
Open this book like a companion, not a test. Read at your own pace. Skip around. Return to what helps.
The cracks you carry aren’t proof you’re beyond repair; they’re often where growth, resilience and strength begin.
If you’re ready, buy now and begin your Kintsugi journey, exactly as you are.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Kintsugi Mindset
Publisher: Retief Libris Publishing
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New