INTRO:
What does resilience mean? why building resilience matters? And how to build and reinforce your resilience?
This is what we will talk about in this episode.
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WHAT is building resilience:
The idea of ‘building your resilience’ refers to how you consciously develop and grow your capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and setbacks, and how you adapt to challenges, hardships, and stress.
Resilience is like a muscle, in that the more you use it the stronger it gets. Essentially, it’s your ability to adapt to change, bounce back from setbacks, and keep going in the face of adversity. Think of it as your psychological armour that not only helps you survive life’s challenges but also thrive before, during, and after them.
From mental health perspective, building resilience refers to developing the tools and mindset that enable you to handle stress, overcome obstacles, and recover from emotional upheavals; all the things that can have a massive impact on your mental state.
WHY building resilience matters:
Building your resilience is something you should consciously and proactively work on, because ‘resilience’ isn’t just about surviving through all of the ups and downs of life; it’s about truly thriving, so you can make the most of every moment and continue to move forward in spite of whatever happens.
When you focus on building your resilience thoughtfully and proactively, you’re essentially equipping yourself with tools that not only improve your quality of life but which also allow you to achieve personal growth and fulfilment.
Working on your resilience helps to prevent mental health issues, like anxiety and depression, from taking hold or becoming more severe. And, beyond that, resilience encourages a mindset of learning and growth. You begin to see challenges as opportunities to learn, and that can lead to greater achievements and satisfaction in both your personal life and your professional life.
HOW to build and reinforce your resilience:
- Define what ‘resilience’ means to you: That involves reflecting on what resilience means to you specifically, how it appears in your life, and why it’s important for your personal growth and wellbeing. Take some time to think about and write down your definitions of resilience; consider moments when you’ve felt resilient, identify the qualities that helped you through challenges, and be clear about why those qualities were helpful.
- Develop healthy thinking habits: that doesn’t mean ignoring life’s pressures or pretending everything is perfect when it isn’t, but instead it’s about understanding what is within your control. You can cultivate healthy thinking habits by challenging your negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones, and also by consciously focusing on solutions rather than problems.
- Focus on what you can control: all you ever have direct control over is what you choose to do and say. you cannot directly control what does or doesn’t happen. Now… you can either resist that fact, and create pain and suffering for yourself, or you can choose to approach it from a place of acceptance and consciously focus instead on what you can control — which is yourself, and what you do and say. Only one of those two choices brings with it peace of mind.
- Focus on what you want, not what you don’t want: this is about dramatically shifting your outlook and redirecting your mental energy towards the goals and outcomes you aspire to, instead of dwelling on the things you want to avoid. You can practice this by setting clear, positive intentions each day or for each project you undertake.
- Cultivate hope: given a choice between being hopeful versus giving up, you’re going to find that hope feels a lot better and is far more effective at helping you to stay resilient!
- Choose kindness in your words and actions: this is about being the change you want to see in the world and it starts with how you interact with others… as well as being intentionally kinder to yourself. Choosing to be kind and compassionate in what you do and say can not only transform your own state of mind but it will also have a positive influence on your environment.
- Cultivate compassion: being compassionate towards yourself and others involves understanding that nobody is perfect, and being kind in the face of mistakes or misfortunes. Practice this by not being overly critical of yourself or others and by offering support when things go wrong.
- Build strong relationships: our social connections provide emotional support and practical help during tough times, and they play a huge role in our well-being. You can strengthen your relationships with the people you care about by spending regular quality time with them, being a good listener, and offering support when it’s needed. This helps to build your resilience because knowing that you have a support network to lean on provides comfort and assistance, making difficult times easier to navigate.
- Develop your emotional intelligence: which is the ability to understand and manage your emotions and those of others; emotions play a huge role in how we experience the world, and resilient people understand how to handle them in a healthy way.
- Embrace change:seeing change as an inevitable and manageable part of life increases your resilience. Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and try new experiences, which helps to prepare you to handle life’s uncertainties more smoothly and with less anxiety.
- Practice flexibility: things won’t always go as you plan, and flexibility helps you to roll with whatever comes your way, so that you can adapt to changing circumstances without losing momentum. Cultivate flexibility by having backup plans, being open to new ways of doing things, and adjusting your expectations as needed; this helps to reduce frustration when things don’t go as planned, and it keeps you moving forward regardless of any potential obstacles.
- Develop a self-reflection routine: regular self-reflection can help you understand your reactions to stress and conflict, so you can learn from them. Set aside time to reflect on your experiences, thoughts, and feelings, and make some notes about what you’ve experienced and how you can learn from it.
- Learn to be ‘in the moment’: often we find ourselves worrying about the future, or ruminating over the past, when the reality is that the present moment is the only one that we have for certain… and it’s here in the present where you get to make choices that will shape your future.
- Set and maintain clear boundaries: Establish boundaries by being clear about what you will and will not accept, saying no when necessary, and protecting your time and energy. This prevents burnout and it keeps you focused on what you can manage effectively.
- Limit your exposure to negative media: Try setting specific times to check news updates and choose reliable sources that don’t sensationalise information. This is about being more considerate about what you consume, and it helps reduce the overwhelm and anxiety that can come from continuous exposure to negative news… allowing you to then maintain a healthier and more balanced outlook on the world, and focus on positive action.
OUTRO:
keep in mind: “Resilience is knowing that you are the only one that has the power and the responsibility to pick yourself up” – Mary Holloway
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