Breaking Through Survival Mode

A Journey from Just Surviving to Truly Thriving

Ever feel like you’re just trying to make it through each day—exhausted, invisible, and stuck in the same cycles over and over again? I’ve been there. And I know how heavy it feels.

My name is Miyoki Chan, and I wrote Breaking Through Survival Mode because for years, I was living life on autopilot.

I was simply surviving.

I lost myself in roles to others—mom, caretaker, wife, worker—until I didn’t know what I wanted anymore. I was exhausted, ashamed to put myself first, and convinced that this was “just the way it had to be.”

Everything changed when I went to a retreat for moms of children with Type 1 Diabetes. For the first time, I was embraced by a community that saw me, validated me, and reminded me that my feelings and struggles mattered. That experience cracked me open—and started me on a life-transforming journey to rediscover my peace, my voice, my community, and my stability.

That’s why I wrote this book: to create that same sanctuary for you.

Why This Book Matters

If you’re worn down and tired of just surviving, I want you to know: there is another way.

You don’t have to feel lonely, lost, confused, or hopeless. You don’t need permission to give yourself grace. You don’t have to feel guilty about putting yourself first.

This book is my invitation to you:

• To question the old narratives that keep you stuck.
• To let go of beliefs that no longer serve you.
• To rewrite your story so you can finally thrive.

I’ll walk with you through my journey, the stories of my clients, and the tools I’ve used to break cycles and reclaim joy.

Together, we’ll uncover your North Star—your peace, your community, your voice, and your stability.

What You’ll Discover Inside

This book is part coaching, part guide, and a full journey of self-discovery. Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognize and question the “why” behind your old cycles and habits
• Break free from ingrained survival mode narratives
• Reclaim your voice and begin prioritizing your own needs
• Build a personal framework to live with intention, grace, and courage

The Four Pillars of Thriving

1. Safety – A place to express openly and face hurtful experiences.
2. Validation – Knowing you’re not alone and your being matters.
3. Empowerment – Cultivating the courage and confidence to choose for yourself.
4. Community – Returning to recharge, cry, celebrate wins, and move forward together.

Your Journey

Here’s how the book is designed to guide you step by step:

Part One (Chapters 1–4):
Awaken awareness of why you’re stuck in survival mode, recognize the patterns, and see how questioning your “why” can transform health, relationships, and well-being.

Part Two (Chapters 5–8):
Learn tools to reframe your life, explore the impact of old generational narratives, and discover how others—like Jay, Zoe, and Debbie—found their own North Stars.

Part Three (Chapters 9–11):
Apply the tools, recognize when relapse shows up, and build your personal framework for thriving. Release the perfectionism trap and embrace progress, not “finished.”

Conclusion:
Step fully into thriving, with ongoing encouragement to keep growing through coaching, accountability, and community.

Who This Book Is For

This book is especially for:

• Moms, caretakers, and female professionals who feel invisible or exhausted in their roles
• Anyone who feels like they’ve lost their identity and wants to reclaim their voice
• People who know there’s more to life than just “getting by”
• Those ready to break cycles, let go of shame, and live with vibrancy again

If that’s you, this book was written for you.

How You Can Help

Your support means everything. Early backers are vital—they not only help me bring this book into the world, but they also create the sales history and momentum needed before my book even appears on Amazon.

Here’s how you can support me today:

• Back the campaign by choosing a perk.
• Share this campaign on Facebook and LinkedIn with #BreakingThroughSurvivalMode.
• Recommend this book to five friends, family members, or colleagues who need it.

Together, we can break free of survival mode and thrive.

My Hope For the Book

About Me

I’m a Certified High Performance Coach, Parenting Coach, author, and mom of two girls.

My professional background spans education, linguistics, psychology, project management, and child development—but what truly shaped me were my own struggles.

Through writing, coaching, and community, I’ve discovered sustainable frameworks for leading and parenting with confidence, compassion, and clarity. Now, I want to pass that forward to you.

When I’m not coaching or writing, I love reading, painting in watercolor, doing calligraphy, photography, traveling, learning languages, swimming with my family, and laughing at stand-up comedy in English and Chinese.

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