How can team members build resilience to stress?

In my experience, resilience is much more than just learning to bounce back. I like the concept of comprehensive CORE framework explainng four areas of resilience (physical, mental, emotional, and social). Boosting resilience is developing a diverse and versatile set of responses to change and disruption. Developing physical resilience is for example working towards our healthy sleeping habbits, exercise & balanced nutrition. Practices to work on emotional and mental resilience are mindfulness, reappraisal, savouring and gratitude. Social aspect of resilience covers social contact and support.

Building resilience is a continuous process, and it's essential to create an environment that supports individuals in honing these skills. By developing a resilient team, organizations can enhance employee morale and overall well-being. The onus lies on the team leader to lead by example, by cultivating a mindset that encourages team members to view failures as opportunities to learn and grow. Skill training and development programmes should be conducted regularly to help members cope with stress effectively. Regular stress audits should also be conducted which will help identify the stressors and then stress management practices like mindfulness, deep breathing, time management should be implemented.

Building resilience needs to happen in four key areas of life. Physically, Mentally, Emotionally and Spiritually. These areas effect all of our relationships while informing the things we manifest professionally, personally, and intimately. Compare two boxers: One who wakes at 4 am, focuses on refining themselves by doing hard uncomfortable things in order to be the best they can be in the ring. The other boxer uses positive thinking, affirmations, and gratitude journaling. The time we need resilience is not the ideal time to see how resilient we are. Some of my many activities and conscious actions to build resilience include. Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Cold Plunge, Sweat Lodge, practicing tolerance & forgiveness of my own shortcomings first.

It’s important to consider that resilience can be built but it can also get depleted. Even the most resilient people can burn out. Support is the key. Find your support network, friends, colleagues, family. Remember to be a source of support for others too

Resilience = YOU must do more with less, but don't get stressed. How is this possible? Some ideas below: Look after yourself #1 exercise - 15mins a day is a good start (many of us do none) #2 de-stress - learn meditation via apps like #Headspace, #Calm, #Mindfulnessinafranticworld #3 Sleep - 7-8 hours is optimal for most adults. Learn #sleephygiene #4 Eat - Wholefoods, homemade, largely plants, not processed #5 Alcohol - more days off 'I'm just taking a break' or even absitence #6 Say No - we all have our limits, and being asked to do more work when we are at or over what we can manage is not acceptable. Explain why in simple terms. In summary - there's plenty we can to to improve our resilience How can you improve yours?

We will always have ups and downs in life. Learning to listen to your body by building a greater mind/body connection is a great way to measure your resilience. Your body sends so much information to your brain your brain can’t process it all. Mind/body practices (such as joyful movement, yoga, tai chi, etc) enable you to start to tune into the physical sensations of what is happening in your body. You learn how to feel stressed anxiety, depression and tension coming on earlier, and discover ways to help shift that, increasing your resilience. Your body, when you learn to communicate with it, rather than fight it will be the best guide!

The first component is the working environment. If management creates an open-minded community where employees are not afraid to make mistakes or share ideas, they will be more confident, experience less stress, and build resilience through tackling tasks and solutions step by step. Conversely, in an environment where people are trying to undermine each other, it would be challenging to build resilience, as stress conditions are constant, leading to burnout and both physical and mental problems.

In addition to self-assessment tools and external feedback, reflecting on past experiences and how you've handled challenges can provide valuable insights into your resilience level. Consider reflecting on specific instances where you faced adversity, exploring the strategies you employed, and assessing their effectiveness. Pay attention to your thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviours during challenging times to gain a deeper understanding of your resilience. Remember that resilience is a dynamic and evolving trait, and your assessment should not be seen as a fixed label but as a starting point for ongoing development. By continuously evaluating and refining your resilience strategies, you can enhance your capacity to thrive.

“Maintain supportive relationships with colleagues, friends, and family.” We cannot do it alone. Having a strong support system is as equal to boosting resilience skills, as our own personal coping strategies. Connection is the key to our well-being per multiple research studies.

El autoconocimiento, el deporte, el contacto con la naturaleza y la práctica de la meditación elevan la capacidad de resiliencia en los individuos gracias a la generación de dopamina y serotonina que revierten en una sensación de mayor paz y bienestar en el organismo.

Yes mindset is crucial for building resilience, but a positive mindset isn't shown to be the most beneficial. Forcing positivity is like self-gaslighting. According to research, the two most beneficial mindsets for building resilience to stress are: 1. Growth Mindset—the belief that ability (for example, intellectual, athletic or musical) is not fixed but can be developed with effort, effective strategies and support from others. 2. Stress-can-be-enhancing--the understanding that our psychophysiological stress response (for example, sweaty palms, racing heart, deeper breathing and feeling anxious) can be positive (because these changes mobilize energy and deliver oxygenated blood to the brain and tissues.) Knowledge is key.

We must develop a growth mindset when faced with new challenges. Embrace the change. One way to get the experience is to ask peers who may have encountered similar scenarios before and reflect on previous lessons learned. Collaborate and grow.

One thing I often recommend to boost resilience is write a “Your Name’s Amazing List” (mine is Angie’s Amazing List!) Then write out things you have done you are proud of, accomplishments you have achieved, or things you like about yourself. Keep it somewhere close (I keep a copy in my phone). When you are feeling discouraged, stressed or just need a little boost, pull out your list and remind yourself of how amazing you are!

If team members feel safe, respected and supported they will also feel free to give their best to the job. This is especially important when it comes to making mistakes. If they can feel safe to own up to their mistakes and work with you to find solutions, then trust and resilience in the team can blossom.

In essence, building a resilient team is an ongoing process that revolves around communication, collaboration, positive culture, growth opportunities, and recognition. The first step is to foster a culture of effective and empathetic communication by encouraging open dialogues where everyone feels heard and respected. This kind of environment not only strengthens team bonds but also equips each member to handle challenges more gracefully. In my opinion, teamwork is about more than pooling efforts; it's about creating a support system. Appreciate the unique strengths of each member, and let them know that their contributions are valued. This mutual support is a key factor in building a resilient team.

Sometimes a little thing can bring people together. A Coffee surprise with cake can ease out tensions. A manager or owner owning up to a mistake makes people feel safe. We don't have to be perfect all of the time. Management asking for help can help team members bring out the latent potential. Helping each other out even if you don't get on. Cultivate reliable help practices. Celebrate in a safe way things going wrong. It brings back the 'Big Picture' which we forget when it's tough. Only say what you would like to hear back.

Absolutely, prioritizing emotional, mental, and physical well-being is paramount for building a resilient team. Ensuring that team members feel heard and valued fosters a sense of connection and commitment, essential for collective growth and success in challenging situations.

While agreeing with the written above it sounds as wishful thinking that would mostly be unrealistic in almost any working environment - some features of course, but hardly all of them at once. Hence true resilience to stress depends mostly on the individual him/herself. One undisputed method for combating stress is physical training of any kind, especially including aerobic effort and/or stretching techniques. The other undoubtedly proven method is meditation. Both are fast to learn and easy to implement.

Keeping a journal is a great way to see your resilience grow by reflecting on challenging situations and how you managed them. What went well, what could you do better, how much stress did you experience? Self awareness is important to growing resilience and recognising improvement over time.

Wichtig erscheint mir, bevor Widerstandskraft aufgebaut werden kann, zu verstehen, welche Prozesse ablaufen die Stress verursachen. Zu verstehen welche Reize mich wieso stressen, sind der Anfang um eine eigene Stresskompetenz und dadurch eine erh?hte Resilienz aufzubauen. So entsteht mehr Verst?ndnis für sich selber, aber auch für die Teammitglieder, denn alle sitzen wir im selben Boot!

Measuring resilience can be as qualitative or quantitative as you want. A few qualitative measures are mood, energy & mental focus. A few quantitative measures are a Perceived Stress Scale, Burnout Assessment Tool, avg. number of hours slept. When you are less resilient, it's impossible for it not to wind up impacting your stress, energy, sleep, mood and wellbeing.

One of the keys to becoming more resilient is to recognise that your resilience is being challenged! Once you have "noticed" this, you'll find it easier to work out what is causing the issue, when it occurs, what tactics work for you in reducing stress and so on. Start looking out for your challenges and you will automatically start to become more resilient.

Profissionalmente falando n?o acredito ser possível medir o nível de resiliência. Até ent?o n?o encontrei fontes acadêmicas que mostram como mensurar progresso na resiliência. Isso vai variar muito de acordo com as circunstancias, ambiente, relacionamentos interpessoais, atividades diárias e, obviamente, o nível de estresse que cada pessoa é submetida diariamente. O que é possível medir s?o os avan?os em dire??o as metas, objetivos e inten??es planejadas. Para isso sim existem técnicas e ferramentas no mercado que ajudam medir progresso baseado no que é realmente possível de rastrear. Ent?o n?o sei se esse tipo de questionamento realmente se torna válido!

Before building resilience perhaps, to acknowledge that Stress is simply the achiever word for Fear. Therefore identifying what fears may be present for individuals, in being part of a team - fear of contribution, fear of equality, fear of being out of control and then build from there.

The best way is to build resilience is to build confidence in yourself during tough situations. Intentionally doing hard things can strengthen the habit of continuing when things get difficult. One of the best ways I have found is through endurance sports. Once that confidence and habit of pushing through are in place it will be a lot easier to bounce back from difficulties.