While getting ready to wrap up my group coaching on Building Resilience, we discussed the importance of physical health and social connections. Exercising, balanced diets, and good sleep form the foundation of our physical health. We live in a toxic world; excess...
When resilience is discussed, we are often told to look at the bright side, i.e. optimism helps to lift you up and you can be more resilient. I always wonder about this generalized statement. For some, looking at the bright side is not that easy. In his new book “You,...
In our development; there are two ways to grow; one is a direct impact of an experience on us and the other is we adapt to that direct impact ~ Dan Siegal I believe that resilience can be grown through secure relationships; i.e. creating a direct and positive impact...
Building resilience requires us to reflect on our narrative in adversity i.e. noticing how our narrative plays a part in our judgment and interpretation of the situation. We ask ourselves – can I reframe my narrative by seeing the situation in a different light?...
Resilience – An individual’s ability to bounce back from adversity, and grow as a result. #1 thing that impacts our resilience is how we make meaning about the situation. We all have our narratives based on our past experience and emotional intelligence (EI). EI...
