By Ahsan
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”
Helen Keller
Someone once said that “life is just one damn thing after another.” This sounds like Mark Twain, and it probably is. His comment is witty and dark but an accurate observation of this thing we call life.
Today, rather than focus on a rosy picture of life's beauty, let's look at its opposite. Life does and will present challenges, losses, and heartache.
And this can happen to the nicest people, let alone the most upright and decent folk among us. This is life. It is random and chaotic sometimes.
Some of us go through long periods of smooth sailing, but inevitably, big waves and powerful winds come to upset the journey.
And this is when you need to be resilient because the disruption does not last forever.
Adopting the quality of human resilience involves developing a mindset for mental strength. Resilience is a skill that comes from the right mindset. It is a switch in our brain that needs to be on 24/7.
Here are three ideas that will help you to achieve this:
Read about topics like stress management, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and how to regulate your emotions. Actually try some of the suggested practices like breathing techniques, meditation, journaling, and going for a walk in nature.
Look for stories about people who faced all odds and came out on top. There are stories in your family, your neighbours, and those facing fires, floods, or war somewhere in the world at this very moment. Be grateful that’s not you and think how they must be coping.
Run some scenarios and prepare for what you would do if you were in a jam. As the Navy Seals say, you don't rise to the challenge; you sink to the level of your preparation. Since you know the hard times come for everyone, what are you doing to prepare your mind, body, and environment? Are you taking care of yourself and eliminating clutter as well as noise in life? Are you taking notes, practicing some worst case scenario drills on paper, or checking your supplies to see everything can tolerate some kind of short term disruption?
What other ideas come to mind for you about being resilient?
Is this mindset useful for you? Is it worth contemplating? How do you rank yourself on a scale of 1-10? What ideas do you have to build this skill? What stories inspire you to be more resilient? Would this be one of the most essential skills you should possess and own? If you can, please share a story of resilience that inspires you or a strategy that makes you more resilient.
Resilience is a human quality and a superpower for those who practice it. Let that become a part of you.
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