"Show us the truth about our threats, and we will reveal the true reserves of our power."
-Marcus Buckingham, ADP
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
I stumbled across Buckingham’s words while scrolling through LinkedIn and found them quite powerful. Reread the quote above and think about the following question:
What’s true for you?
There is so much going on in the world today as we continue to navigate through this global pandemic, COVID-19, and a political climate. in an election year, that has brought to the surface an urgent need to finally roll up our sleeves and work to change our mindset and the way we conduct business.
We’ve encouraged each other to stand in our own truth. We must also be told the truth, be open enough to consider all sides and then be willing to face that reality.
We are all capable of cultivating resilience.
Resilience | noun the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
-A heroic struggle*
-our willingness to move forward and recover
How resilient are you?
I am confident that you are more powerful than you think.
TED guest author Clinical Psychologist Meg Jay shares practical ways to overcome whatever life throws your way.
*8 tips to help you become more resilient:
1. Recognize that your struggle is valid, no matter what you’re struggling with. Don’t be ashamed of what makes you stressed.
2. Realize the ways you’re already resilient. Think about it. What were the three toughest times in your life? How did you get through those things?
3. Don’t wait for the situation to fix itself. Be an active coper. Ask yourself, What am I going to do about this? There may not be a quick fix, but every problem can be approached somehow.
4. Know your strengths and use them. Grab onto them to get through whatever’s in front of you.
5. Don’t try to do it alone. Seek support whether be a therapist, best friend, aunt or a partner. Reach out to the people who see you, understand you and who care.
6. Know that it’s okay not to tell everyone. Increase the number and quality of your relationships however you see fit. Your choice.
7. Find your favorite way to take a mental break. There’s a lot in the world right now that feels overwhelming. Fight back where they can, but also learn to take a mental break when needed.
8. Be compassionate with yourself and realize all the ways adversity has made you strong. By learning to cope with stress and having that experience, we gain confidence and we gain preparation. Focus on the resilience and see yourself as someone who is even better prepared for life than the average person because you’ve already lived so much of it.
“Resilience is not a trait. It’s not something you’re born with. It’s not something you just have,”
-Meg Jay
We are all capable of cultivating resilience.
What are you willing to do?
Don’t miss your opportunity! Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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*8 tips to help you become more resilient:
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