How do you define yourself?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Often the start of a new year encourages us to reflect on the triumphs and struggles that have helped define us. Although this practice can help us create meaning from our experiences and show us what we can do to be happier in the future, many of us are left without answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Could our lack of answers have to do with the ratio of our happiness and success to our accomplishments and potential? Many of us feel we are not living up to our fullest potential; as though we are capable of doing so much more but are unsure how to tap into our true potential. To get there, let\u2019s look at leveraging our own inner strength and one of the most powerful human behaviours to practice: resiliency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our ability to showcase resiliency really comes down to how we define ourselves \u2013 how we believe in ourselves. Tweet<\/a> Share<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Resiliency is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. It is our ability to spring back from adversity. Therefore, by definition, resiliency requires us to have failed; without failing we are unable to demonstrate our ability to recover. Maybe some failures do have a silver lining we can learn from and ultimately become stronger and more knowledgeable than we were before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you rate yourself when it comes to being resilient? Start by asking yourself the following five questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A daily routine that includes practicing optimism, adaptability, self-control, self-sufficiency, and persistence can instantly strengthen your character and increase your resiliency. These are often considered the top attributes when it comes to demonstrating resiliency. If you or someone you know struggles with any of these attributes, consider this four-step process to becoming your best and most resilient self:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1: Personal wellness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many of us have heard the old saying: \u201cBefore we can help others, we need to help ourselves.\u201d I believe that helping ourselves should start with knowing and understanding who we are. Creating a well-rounded daily routine that sets us up for success is a great starting point. Try following the two B\u2019s and two P\u2019s philosophy: Body, Brain, Purpose, and Passion. Dedicating just 20 minutes per day on Body (food and exercise), Brain (learning and goal setting), Purpose (values and beliefs), and Passion (the areas of life that excite us) may help you feel more energized and engaged in your day\u2019s work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2: Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Research tells us that the average person has between 50,000\u201380,000 thoughts per day and can spend up to 90 percent of their day in their subconscious mind! With this knowledge, it is no surprise that we sometimes lose sight of our life\u2019s purpose and goals. Setting daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals for ourselves can remind us of our purpose and give us something to work towards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A daily routine that includes practicing optimism, adaptability, self-control, self-sufficiency, and persistence can instantly strengthen your character and increase your resiliency. Tweet<\/a> Share<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n