How to Build the 4 Types of Resilience

How to build resilience at work?

Focusing on our strengths is always a great move!

So let’s try this tool:
→    Strengths-Based Approach

It helps build resilience by focusing on what we do best.
Let’s see how to use it — and check out one of my strengths

1.    First, we need to figure out our strengths.

So, take a moment to think about what you’re good at.

Ask yourself:
→    What tasks at work do I find easy?
→    What do my coworkers say I excel at?
→    When do I feel most confident in my job?

Just think about it.

One strength could be:
→    A knack for simplifying complex stuff

Like me
Who loves complexity, anyway?

2.    Now, jot down a list of your strengths.
Aim for at least five.

For example:
→    Simplifying complex concepts
→    Empathetic communication
→    Good organization
→    Team collaboration
→    Creative thinking

3.    Now, think back to a time when you faced a challenge at work.

Ask yourself:
→    What strengths did I use to overcome it?

Now your question is:

→   Why should I ask myself that question?

Because reflecting on past successes shows how capable you are.
You know what I mean?
Think about when your team had to present a complex proposal to a client.
Do you remember how you simplified complex concepts?
It’s just an example — don’t worry

4.    Okay! You’ve identified your strengths.

And you’ve also reflected back.
Now what?
Set a small goal that involves using one or more of your strengths.
Think about a current challenge at work.

Ask yourself:
→    How can my strengths help me deal with it?

For example, let’s say you’re working on a complex project.
And let’s say the project requires a lot of creativity.

Well, ask yourself:
→    How can I leverage my ability to simplify complex stuff?
→    How can I leverage my creative thinking?
Just put yourself in a position to use your strengths.

5.    Self-reflection and resilience go hand in hand, right?

“Um, yeah!”
Great!
So, after leveraging your strengths, take a moment to reflect.

Ask yourself:
→    How did using my strengths help me overcome the challenge?
→    What did I learn about myself in the process?

And let’s remember:
→    There is no resilience without self-reflection