Here's how you can cultivate resilience in your career through self-awareness.

Self-awareness is your secret weapon. Blindsided by a career crisis, I had no idea how to cope. I dug deep, journaling about past challenges, reflecting on my responses. Did I crumble or rise? I sought feedback from trusted colleagues, identifying strengths and weaknesses. Patterns emerged. I had a tendency to isolate myself during tough times, hindering resilience. Armed with self-knowledge, I made a choice. Instead of retreating, I would reach out. I built a support network, practiced vulnerability. Developed mantras to reframe challenges as opportunities. Resilience grew. The lesson? Resilience starts from within. Know yourself, your patterns, and make conscious choices to support growth.

Early in my career, I faced a professional setback when a major project I led failed. This experience forced me to deeply reflect on my strengths, weaknesses, and true motivations. By taking time to understand my core values and what truly drives me, I was able to realign my career path towards roles that played to my strengths and passions. This self-awareness helped me build a more resilient foundation for future challenges. Application-- Regularly engaging in self-reflection, personality assessments, and seek feedback from trusted peers helps. This ongoing process of knowing yourself allows you to make informed career decisions that align with your authentic self, thereby building & strengthening resilience.

El principio por excelencia es conocer la propia naturaleza, fortalezas, debilidades, preferencias, aptitudes serán la clave para, desempeñarse sobre una base legitima de comportamiento alineado con lo que se quiere expresar y ser. Las personas que salen airosas de una crisis, en su gran mayoría no surgen de la nada. es posible que muchas hayan sacado fuerzas viscerales después de una trauma, pero los que lo logran en su gran mayoría de forma vicaria son aquellos que son capaces de hace un viaje interior contante y poseer una vida higiénica de salud mental asociada.

Let's take a hypothetical e.g, --in a high-stress project, a colleague’s constant negativity started affecting team morale. By practicing empathy and understanding his perspective, we could address his concerns constructively and improve team dynamics. This experience underscored the importance of emotional intelligence in maintaining a resilient, cohesive team environment. How to Apply? Develop your emotional intelligence by becoming more aware of your own emotions and those of others. Practice active listening, empathy, and effective communication. This not only helps in managing interpersonal relationships but also builds emotional resilience in the face of workplace stressors.

During a particularly demanding period, I incorporated mindfulness techniques such as meditation and deep-breathing exercises into my daily routine. This practice significantly reduced my stress levels and enhanced my ability to remain calm and focused. It taught me that managing stress proactively is crucial for long-term resilience. Application --- Try implement stress management strategies like mindfulness, exercise, and time management. Find what works best for you and make it a part of your routine. By managing stress effectively, you can maintain your mental and physical health, which is essential for sustained resilience. Remember, it starts with you.

El estrés como recurso o visto como síntoma más que una consecuencia, ha demostrado tener un mejor efecto en los individuos que así lo visualizan, practican y utilizan. El nivel de estrés esta siempre en un continuo. es importante administrarlo con focos de carga y de escape antes de que esta herramienta o fiebre de aviso pase a desarrollar algo que sea incontrolable. La resiliencia va de la mano con personas que en su nivel más básico han sido capaces de manejar su estrés ante distintas circunstancias para que no sean los acontecimientos los que nos lleven a su merced.

Adoptar una mentalidad flexible y abierta al cambio son los cimientos de una fuerte capacidad adaptativa, lo cual se puede lograr mediante la práctica de la autoconciencia, identificando y comprendiendo las propias reacciones y emociones ante situaciones no esperadas; la exposición constante a nuevos desafíos y experiencias que nos empujen fuera de la zona de confort va a permitir desarrollar nuevas habilidades y perspectivas como elemento nutritivo previo a la resiliencia.

When the pandemic hit, it forced a rapid shift to remote work. This sudden change required adaptive thinking. I embraced new technologies and imbibed a culture of innovation within my team. By remaining flexible and open to new ways of working, we not only survived but thrived in the new normal. Application--- Cultivate adaptive thinking by staying open to new ideas and approaches. This is more of a mindset to grow. Embrace change as an opportunity for growth rather than a threat. Develop problem-solving skills and encourage a mindset of continuous learning. This adaptability will help you navigate uncertainties and bounce back from setbacks more effectively.

Cultivating this mindset can position you for long-term success. Here's how: Challenge Assumptions: Regularly question your beliefs and assumptions to examine their validity. Embrace the opportunity to evolve your thought process and see situations with fresh eyes. Consider Alternatives: Explore multiple perspectives when problem-solving. Welcoming diverse viewpoints fosters inventive solutions and mitigates potential blind spots. Continuous Learning: Be a lifelong learner. Broadening your knowledge base enables informed adaptability to the ever-changing professional landscape. Cultivate Agility: Embrace flexibility and open-mindedness. Being able to pivot seamlessly in the face of change is a hallmark of adaptive thinking.

Resilience flows from curiosity. Become curious about what you can continuously learn from every situation to help yourself or support someone else. When you approach the highs and lows of your career with this mindset, no experience is wasted. You'll see experiences as opportunities to serve you now or later, and your curiosity will reveal which one it is. This is how you build a career and lifestyle where resilience is your foundation and meaning is your reward.

Ready to skyrocket your resilience? 🚀 In the rollercoaster of life, continuous learning is your fuel. Every setback? Yep, a learning curve in disguise! 🌱 Embrace the mindset of constant growth. Seek wisdom from mentors and peers alike. Feedback? It's like free gold! Adjust, adapt, conquer. That's the mantra! 🔥 Resilience is not just bouncing back, it's bouncing forward! Stay curious, stay sharp, stay resilient! Tap that 'Share' button and spread the wisdom!

📖 "If you want to go far, go together.” From 2020 to 2023, I was part of a Mindfulness Meditation community operating under Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. We met every 2 weeks, first as peers, then as mentor-peer sessions. These sessions were great. We meditated together, explored the theory of the mind, and discussed DEI&A topics. In March 2023, the program ended, and so did these sessions. I did not think much of it until a few months ago when I felt something was missing in my practice. I realised it was this network—my former pod. The conversations, explorations, practices, immersions. The support. I've now re-engaged with a related community and felt immediately at home.

Cultivating resilience in your career through self-awareness is a powerful strategy. Here are the top 3 ways to do so: a) Understand and Leverage Your Strengths and Weaknesses: Self-awareness begins with a deep understanding of your personal strengths and weaknesses. b) Seek and Act on Feedback: Resilient professionals actively seek feedback to gain insights into how they are perceived and where they can improve. c) Set Behavioral Goals and Work Towards Them: Once you have a clear understanding of your strengths, weaknesses, and the feedback you've received, set specific behavioral goals that will help you improve. By focusing on these 3 areas, you can build a strong foundation of self-awareness that supports resilience in your career.

Resilience has a lot to do with our openness and tolerance of painful and uncomfortable internal experiences. It's normal to have a tendency to focus strategies that promote positivity and think about what's the next best solution to "get myself through" the situation. However, moving away too quickly from these painful and uncomfortable experiences can actually be counter-productive to cultivating resilience.