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Resilience: Focus on Your Strengths

EMBRACING YOUR STRENGTHS

MANY people base their self-worth on external factors such as what others think of them or what job they do. As a result, their confidence is extremely unstable – an “off” remark or by having a bad day can cause their self-esteem to plummet. The key to resilience is to base your sense of self-worth on who you authentically are.

One way of doing this is to identify and focus on your unique strengths. Think of a time when you did something you were proud of. Now think about the strengths, skills, and talents you used to make this happen.

These are your signature strengths. Know that you carry these with you wherever you go. You can deploy these strengths whenever you are faced with a challenge, such as moving home, starting a new relationship or changing career. Embracing your strengths will give you confidence in your ability to handle any challenge that comes your way.

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Arts, Books, History

Book Club: ‘Fight To The Finish’

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Arts, Psychology

Resilience: Make It a Habit

GRIT

MENTAL TOUGHNESS or “grit” can be cultivated. Think of it as a muscle that needs to be worked in order to grow stronger. To exercise your “grit muscle”, push yourself in small ways on a daily basis. Resist the snooze button in the morning and get up and do some cardiovascular exercises. This might just mean going for a brisk walk or by doing 5km on an indoor exercise cycle. Turn off the television and write a paragraph of the book you’ve been saying for ages you want to write. Move the trickiest task to the top of your to-do list.

By practising mental toughness in tiny ways, you will prove to yourself over and over that you have what it takes. Mentally tough people are not more intelligent or talented than the average person; they’re more consistent. Practise “grit” on a regular basis. Good things happen at the edge of your comfort zone.

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