Resilience
Resilience
Resilience
Over the last several months, I have really come to appreciate the concept of resilience. Whether it be some personal roller coasters I’ve had to ride, those recovering from disaster in Oklahoma, or your own personal struggles, resilience is a is a concept that can serve you well.
Resilience is defined as the ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.
We often hear people say that children are resilient and can overcome a great deal, but what about adults? When we get knocked down, how to we get up time and time again? Lately I’ve felt like one of those knock down punching toys you had when you were little (I may be dating myself), but they were inflatable punching bags that popped back up after you knock them down. Over and over again, they just popped back up. I have felt like one of those bags lately, and I’ve learned a few things.
1. Keep the big picture in mind. It is incredibly easy to lose sight of the forest and get stuck in the trees when you are knocked down. Stay focused on what really matters to you in the long run and keep a broad outlook.
2. Focus on your strengths and accomplishments. When you’re knocked down, it’s easy to feel down. Remember what makes you amazing. You are full of strengths, accomplishments, and goodness. You are strong and capable of handling anything that is thrown your way.
3. Renew your sense of purpose. Take some time to get re-grounded and focus on your personal values, your goals, and what is important to you.
4. Take care of yourself. Many of us have learned to put other people’s needs before our own. It is ok to take time to take care of you. Whether it’s some time alone, a massage, or reading a positive, uplifting book, take time for yourself. You will never find this time. You have to make this time.
5. Focus on what you can control. Rather than getting wrapped up in what-if’s, other people’s faults, or external events, focus on the things with which you have direct and immediate control.
6. Surround yourself with productive people. A support system is one of your biggest tools in your battle to stay resilient. Surround yourself with people that are loving, kind, supportive, and positive.
7. Re-frame the way you’re thinking. What can you learn from this experience? How can this make you stronger? How can this prepare you for the struggles you will surely continue to experience in your life? What little lessons can you eke out of the situation?
If you’ve been knocked down lately (or know someone who has), focus on resilience. I have to keep reminding myself that I would not be given more than I am capable of handling (someone has way too much confidence in me at times), but it’s true. We are resilient by nature; we just have to work a little harder at it some days.
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When you wear gratitude glasses, it doesn’t mean you ignore the challenges. It means you celebrate the goodness all around you in spite of them.
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What are you grateful for today? I'll go first. 👇
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I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to speak again for @jnj. Grateful that even though my hot water heater broke and leaked through the ceiling, there isn’t major damage, and we still have hot water in the kid’s bathroom. Grateful that my therapy pup Bernie is starting to feel better after being sick this week. Grateful that Evan is doing well and enjoying a game of golf right now. And grateful for you.
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Do you fear failure?
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In her bestselling book, “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success”, Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, Ph.D., found that people (especially women) who struggle with failure fall prey to a fixed mindset.
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Next time you have one of those "not measuring up" moments or find yourself slipping into a fixed mindset, remind yourself that rather than waste effort and energy comparing yourself to others, focus on becoming a better version of yourself. Just like any other skill, developing a growth mindset takes practice. Intentionally put yourself in situations that force you to go beyond what you think you are capable of doing. Learn to get comfortable being uncomfortable.
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I am so grateful for my tribe. I have some amazing friends and I’m not sure how I would have survived this far without them. These are the people I call when I feel broken. These are the shoulders I cry on. These are my friends who catch me when I fall (and then laugh at me hysterically). 😍
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Send a gratitude shout-out to a badass woman in your life! This week, post a photo of you and your tribe on Facebook or Instagram and tag us @AnneGradyGroup!
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Every time you bring yourself back to the present moment, you train your brain to focus your attention where you want it to go.
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What do you need to surrender control of to live the life you want?
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Bernie is very good at practicing self-care. 🐶 What will you do today to take care of YOU? #resilience #selfcare #therapydog #mindfulness #mindovermoment
I saw these 4 first:
Gratitude
Strength
Alignment
Self-care
What are yours?
📷: Repost from @soulpancake
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Great insights.
On a personal note. I think often of Evan. I trust things are going well with him.
Hi Eddie,
Thank you so much for keeping Evan in your thoughts and prayers. It is very much appreciated.