Relentless Optimism & Other Life Goals - Rya Hazelwood

Relentless Optimism & Other Life Goals

By: Rya Hazelwood

Paperback | 13 January 2025

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What if I told you that your dream life is within reach ... and the journey begins with just one courageous step?

Relentless Optimism & Other Life Goals is a raw and powerful memoir-meets-guidebook that chronicles heartbreak, resilience and ultimate triumph. With unflinching honesty, Rya Hazelwood invites you into her extraordinary journey through two profoundly challenging marriages, navigating countless trials and adversities along the way.

First, she shares the rollercoaster of life with an alcoholic husband. Then, she recounts her harrowing entanglement with a charismatic yet controlling partner whose manipulative actions kept her trapped until she summoned the courage to break free.

Unfolding like a gripping novel with jaw-dropping revelations and cinematic twists - including the discovery of a double life halfway across the world - Rya's story is as captivating as it is empowering.

While the book doesn't shy away from life's brutal moments, its tone is fiercely uplifting. Acting as both coach and cheerleader, Rya reminds us that even in our darkest times, there's always a path forward - onward and upward - toward the life we've dreamed of living.

In short, this book is more than a memoir - it's a lifeline. For anyone longing to escape toxic cycles and build a life filled with purpose and peace, Relentless Optimism & Other Life Goals is a guide to healing and self-empowerment, offering reflective exercises, practical tools and actionable techniques. Readers will learn how to reframe negative thoughts, turn pain into progress and shift from surviving to truly thriving.

Whether you're healing from a broken relationship or reigniting a long-buried dream, this book offers both hope and a roadmap to a brighter future.

This book is for you if you:

  • Love captivating, real-life stories with jaw-dropping twists.
  • Are seeking tools to heal from toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse or self-doubt.
  • Dream of living a joyful, empowered life ... but aren't sure where to begin.

Take the first step - your brighter, stronger, happier future is waiting.

Industry Reviews

"Broken relationships produce broken people, and in Relentless Optimism & Other Life Goals, author Rya Hazelwood shows the reader a way back not just to normalcy, but to a capacity to thrive. Through the lens of Rya's intensely personal stories, we see and feel the enormous toll that bad relationships take on our soul and our ability to cope. If you have survived a failed marriage or even if you feel trapped in one, there is hope for you. That is the central message of this book. And not just hope, but practical solutions to real-life problems like magical thinking. I appreciate this book so much because I lived through a similar version of it. Only in my case, I did not have the knowledge that Rya shares here. Now that I've read her book, I wish I knew of her strategies 15 years ago. It would have saved me a lot of heartache. Trust me. You need the truths of Rya's book. It can help, heal and encourage your wounded heart."

 - Ron Starner, Author of The 10 Standards of Successful Leaders: How to find your purpose and fulfill your dreams through meaningful work

"As a psychiatrist, I emphasize resilience and mindset as foundational elements in the journey toward healing. Rya Hazelwood's Relentless Optimism & Other Life Goals provides accessible, actionable steps that readers can weave into their daily lives. Her approach to reframing challenges, setting boundaries and building emotional strength complements the therapeutic work of overcoming self-doubt and achieving lasting, positive change. The authenticity of her storytelling makes these concepts even more relatable and inspiring. This book is an invaluable companion for anyone rebuilding after trauma or adversity or even just working on self-improvement and dream building."

- Leigh F. Blalock, MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist

"I consider myself a natural optimist, and I've always tried to see the silver lining, even through some of life's hardest moments. But even the most hopeful among us can sometimes feel lost or in need of a touchpoint. Relentless Optimism & Other Life Goals was exactly that for me - a powerful reminder that it's okay to struggle and to have moments of doubt, but that it's important to keep moving forward. Rya Hazelwood's insights are not just inspiring but practical. This book is a great roadmap for anyone looking to reignite their optimism when life feels overwhelming. It's a beautiful reminder that, no matter where you are in your journey, there's always hope, always a way forward and always the opportunity to build the life you dream of."

- Lauren Hubbard, Photographer & Personal Growth Enthusiast

"I love my life. But being a mom and wife - while dealing with personal medical challenges and constantly striving to create a better life for my family - hasn't always been easy. On top of that, while my work providing home care for elderly and ill individuals is deeply rewarding, the emotional toll can be heavy. This book reminded me that resilience is a journey, not a destination. Author Rya Hazelwood's message of relentless optimism resonated with me on such a deep level. It helped me stay grounded in gratitude, push through my toughest days, and embrace the belief that even when things get hard, there's always a path forward. This is the inspiration I didn't know I needed."

- Kimberly Gregory, Mother & Professional Caregiver

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