How resilient are you?

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Resilience - a topic close to my heart and one which seems to be high on the agenda these days, both in corporate and personal settings. So let’s explore how resilient are you?

Resilience is like a muscle; the more you work it, the stronger it becomes. And guess what? Research supports this idea. According to studies, resilience isn't a fixed trait; it's something we can develop and enhance over time. So, let's assess your current resilience level and discover some tips to keep that muscle in top shape.

The Resilience Check-Up:

1. Mindset Matters: Resilience starts with your mindset. Do you tend to see challenges as opportunities for growth, or do you get overwhelmed easily? A growth mindset can boost your resilience. If you find yourself leaning more towards the latter, it's time to reframe your thinking.
2. Emotional Awareness: How well do you manage your emotions when things get tough? Resilient individuals acknowledge their feelings without judgment and find healthy ways to cope. If you're not there yet, consider practices like mindfulness and journaling to enhance emotional self-awareness.
3. Social Support: Your support network is your lifeline during rough waters. Are you connected with people who provide encouragement and understanding? Building and maintaining a strong support system is crucial for resilience. If you're feeling isolated, make an effort to reach out and strengthen those connections.
4. Adaptability: Life rarely goes as planned. How do you adapt to unexpected changes? Resilience involves flexibility and adaptability. Embrace change as a chance to learn and grow, even if it feels uncomfortable at first.

What score would you give yourself out of 10 for each one of those points?

Now let’s look at some tips for strengthening your resilience muscle

Tips for Strengthening Your Resilience:

1. Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself. Self-compassion is not a sign of weakness but a strength. Treat yourself with the same care and understanding you'd offer a friend in a tough situation.
2. Set Realistic Goals: Break big challenges into smaller, manageable steps. This approach makes overcoming obstacles feel less daunting and more achievable.
3. Build Resilience Rituals: Just as you have daily habits, create resilience rituals. Whether it's meditation, exercise, or journaling, these practices can fortify your mental and emotional well-being.
4. Learn from Setbacks: Resilient people view setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow. Take time to reflect on what you can gain from challenging experiences. Remember, you cannot build muscle without exercising it and the same goes for resilience. To build it you need to put yourself in situations that stretch you and learn.
5. Seek Role Models: Remember my belief about the importance of role models? Find people who exemplify the resilience and leadership qualities you admire. Learn from their experiences and stories.

In a world that often demands more than we think we can give, building resilience is vital. It allows us to weather storms, bounce back from setbacks, and, most importantly, continue our journey toward a life we love.

So, how resilient are you? Assess where you stand today, and consider these tips to strengthen your resilience muscle. Embrace challenges as opportunities, and remember, the power to navigate life's seas lies within you.

Stay resilient and keep sailing toward your dreams!

Warm regards, Sonia

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??About Sonia Gavira??

Sonia Gavira MBA, PCC?is a leadership and executive coach, consultant and Certified Practitioner in Brain and Behaviour Change and Master Practitioner in NLP. Coming from a strong commercial background in marketing to Marketing Director level. Sonia has spent more than 20 years working with Executives, Directors and Managers in organisations helping them lead themselves, their teams and their organisations successfully.

Today Sonia’s interest lies in helping leaders embrace a new style of leadership that allows people to be themselves and embrace compassion, care and kindness as well as strength, power and decisiveness - polarities that too often drive leaders one way or the other. This has lead her to be involved in a number of programmes helping women ask for and progress to senior roles within organisations, and do so in a way that balances all aspects of their life.Sonia is also an expert in motivation, enabling individuals, teams and organisations to tap into what will drive them to peak performance.

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