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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Confucius
5. Cope well with conflict Conflict is an inevitable part of life. We all have different personalities and along with those go belief systems, values, perspectives, likes and dislikes. Some conflict can be difficult and, at times, unsettling – especially if you take it personally and are very sensitive. 6. Embrace probortunities The word probortunity is a hybrid between the word “problem” and “opportunity” and looks at the concept of taking every problem situation and seeking out the opportunity. It works on the premise that in every crisis situation an opportunity will arise and there will be some benefit. 7. Look after yourself When you are feeling traumatised, stressed and upset, it can be all too easy to neglect your own wellbeing. Losing your appetite, overeating, not exercising, not getting enough sleep, drinking too much alcohol, not drinking enough water, driving yourself too hard, are all common reactions to a crisis situation. 8. Make connections Building and sustaining a strong network of supportive friends, family and work colleagues
will act as a protective factor during times of crisis. It is important to have people you trust and can confide in. 9. Keep going Winston Churchill summed this up perfectly: “If you are going through hell, keep going”. There is a lot to be said for picking yourself up, dusting yourself off and carrying on. Being resilient is about the ability to bounce back and get on with life. 10. Create a vision
In times of crisis or when you are feeling low it is good to hold on to your dream and not lose sight of the fact that you can always have something to look forward to.
Summary
So in summary resilience is about recognising the importance of taking personal responsibility and accepting that we have more control over our circumstances than we may automatically believe. By maintaining a positive and agile mindset we can develop our own coping mechanisms and by doing this we can also help others around us.
Liggy Webb is an author and international consultant specialising in behavioural skills. She works with the United Nations and travels to various worldwide duty stations and peace missions. Liggy is also the founding director of The Learning Architect, an international consortium of behavioural skills specialists. Liggy will be speaking at the World of Learning Conference on Wednesday 1 October.
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