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Resilience Become the Hero of your own story
Cheryl Benadie Cheryl launched Whole Person Academy to help budding entrepreneurs and employees rediscover the joy of work and to thereby thrive in the 4IR.
Website: www.wholeper sonacademy.com Twitter: @wholeperson academy Facebook: facebook.com/ wholeperson academy LinkedIn: wholeperson academy
It’s the voice inside your head that tells you to try again when something didn’t work out quite as planned. It’s that inner resolve that kicks in when you realise that the path to the goal that you’re trying to attain is going to take much longer than originally anticipated. It’s holding onto hope that even though you keep facing obstacles, one day you will have what you’ve been dreaming of for years. The people who will not just survive – but thrive – in the new world of work will be those who have developed the characteristic of resilience. Here’s how to build resilience Believe that you’re valuable: We cannot act in contradiction to our core beliefs. So, if you don’t believe that you are worthy of success, you will unconsciously sabotage yourself to prove this negative self-belief (like not studying for an exam or being late to an important interview). Keep the big picture in mind: If you have a clear vision of your destination, it helps to make the process to get there a little easier. The start of something (like your first week on campus, a new relationship or starting a new job) is always exciting and feeds your energy. Eventually the momentum
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slows down because it takes time for real learning and growth to happen. This part of the journey is often where a lot of people get bored or discouraged. Harness your emotions: Your emotions are important messengers, helping you navigate difficult circumstances. For example, it is normal to feel frustrated and disappointed if you fail a semester and have to repeat it. Allow yourself to feel but never allow your emotions to dictate your decisions. Resilient people are masters of their emotions and make decisions based on their commitment to their goals.
