We’ve all had times when it seems like we struggle from one crisis
to another. Somehow you get through it
and are still smiling at the end. The
last few months have been a bit like that for us with E being knocked down and
getting a skull fracture followed by me being dizzy for a week and a half followed
by health and safety paper work and decisions going mad. .
I thought it worth reflecting on the resilience needed to
deal with these times and what we can do as individuals to nurture our own.
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from the events and
crises that happen. It comes from within
and comprises of adaptability, self-control, self-sufficiency, optimism and persistence. Although for some this comes naturally, you
will be pleased to know there are things we can do to strengthen and develop our own resilience. There is plenty of advice out there on how to do this and you may be aware of what areas your feel need most development
for you. Here are some of the ideas I found .
Adaptability
- Accept what’s happening
- Embrace change by by trying new things and being continually curious
- Find a way to develop your creative side.
Self-conrol and Self-suffiency
- Set aside time for you to look after yourself
- Maintain a good social life
- Never talk yourself down
Optimism
- Interrupt negative thoughts with positive ones
- Surround yourself with positive people
- Fake feeling optimistic until it becomes a habit.
Persistence
- Take action
- Reflect on past actions and their outcomes
- Develop an arsenal of problem solving technique
I think it’s easy to let some things slip and maybe not
notice until you need it. I’m going to
try and use this to measure my own strengths against and work to develop some
of them. For me the first focus is on looking after myself and maintaining that
social circle so expect me at a book group near you soon.
There is also recommendations that having a mentor is
helpful. If anyone is interested in
either mentor or mentee let me know and we can perhaps get some pairings
together.