One can practice behaviors and steps to become more resilient. Below are some steps you can take for cultivating resilience.
“Resilience is knowing that you are the only one that has the power and the responsibility to pick yourself up.” -Mary Holloway
- Develop a more positive world view
- Notice what you say to yourself in an unfamiliar situation (eliminate negative self-talk)
- Identify specific opportunities during the challenges you face
- Take a “time out” during a period of frustration
- Maintain a focused sense of purpose
- Set new priorities when faced with the disruption of change
- Use structured approaches when managing ambiguity
- Keep “to-do lists” and track plans and next steps for the change initiative
- Break down complex or ambiguous situations into manageable chunks
- Experiment with new approaches and solutions
- Define the worst-case scenario for the challenge and then list how you would address each risk
- Try to view the risk associated with a change as a “win-win” situation and then determine what you can learn by assuming the risk
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