How to Stay Resilient When Facing Work Challenges

In our professional journeys, failure and rejection are inevitable companions. But here's the empowering truth: how we respond to rejection can be a catalyst for personal growth and resilience. As I maneuver a slowdown in my business, I am learning to navigate the emotions mindfully, with resilience and a growth mindset. I remind myself that, "this too shall pass," that setbacks are not permanent labels but temporary moments in our journey and just like seasons come and go, business realities change too. Here are some self-compassion practices that have been helpful for me: 1. Pausing to breathe: Taking time to pause, step back and take a deep a breath is helping me bring spaciousness between experiencing the emotion and choosing (how) to respond. 2. Treating myself with kindness: I am making every effort to treat myself with the same kindness and understanding I would extend to a friend in a similar predicament. Not only am I acknowledging all emotions without judgment, I am also reminding to feel and process these emotions, knowing that it's okay to experience disappointment. 3. Reframing failure as feedback: Acknowledging that this is not an end; it's a chance to gather valuable feedback. Instead of viewing it negatively, I am viewing it as an opportunity to learn, objectively analyzing what I could have done differently, and how I can improve moving forward. 4. Seeking support: I had to remind myself that I am not alone in facing these challenges. I have leaned on friends and mentors for support and reached out to my network to keep me in mind for collaboration opportunities. 5. Trusting the process: I have to admit that I am not fully there yet but I am reminding myself to trust the path I am on and that any and all experiences align with my journey. Embracing the wisdom of “this too shall pass” and acknowledging the impermanence of emotions is helping me ride the waves without getting carried away. I am curious how you embrace failure and rejection? Share your insights and experiences in the comments below! #embracingfailure #resilience #growthmindset #selfcompassion #thinkaloud

We've all been there—overwhelmed, with our emotions in a tangle and no idea where to turn. In moments like these, it's essential to have a process that can help you regain control and make wise decisions. Let me share with you my Rapid Power Reclaim® method, a practical approach designed to guide you through tough times at work. - Step 1: Create Choice When you are emotionally triggered at work, it is easy (and normal) to get stuck in fight, flight or freeze mode. This is a state of anxiety, anger, fear, etc. When this happens, our limbic system takes over and our emotions crank up even higher. In order to get unstuck and be able to move to our prefrontal cortex for effective problem solving, it is important to acknowledge and then process those triggered emotions by moving them out of your body with sound, movement and breath. When this happens, we now have the ability to make a rational choice about how to best respond next - Step 2: Elevate Action Elevating action involves calmly thinking through what would be the next best positive step you can take regarding what caused the triggered emotional response. Because we can access the problem solving part of our brain, we can choose an elevated action (instead of reacting from our emotional state). What you do to elevate your action is entirely up to you depending on the situation. - Step 3: Celebrate and Integrate It’s important that after you have elevated your action, that you take time to celebrate how you managed the situation! Doing so integrates your new response into your identity (this literally will enable the rewiring of your neuropathways). When we focus on positive things, the quality of our lives improves, according to positive psychology research. The Rapid Power Reclaim® method will help you navigate overwhelming moments, make informed choices, and build resilience for the future. Save this post for those moments when you need it most! #OvercomeOverwhelm #OverwhelmManagement #WorkplaceTips #HealthyWorkplace #HealingAtWork

Don't let workplace annoyances rock your boat. How? By mastering emotional resilience. I used to begin each workday like a calm pond, only to be disrupted by coworker drama - for example, an unwanted escalation pointing fingers at my team when a simple call would have cleared up the misunderstanding. These irritants felt like a metaphorical boulder upsetting my inner calm. The water churns, emotions rise, and finding the right response was a struggle. We all face situations that test our emotional resilience – a passive-aggressive email, an outburst in a meeting, a looming deadline. But here's the good news: You have the power to choose your response. As Viktor Frankl famously said, "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." Developing emotional resilience isn't about suppressing your emotions or pretending everything is fine. It's about recognizing the space between the trigger and your reaction and using it to choose a mindful response. Here are three tips: 1. Take a Deep Breath: When you feel your emotions rising, take a few slow, deep breaths. This simple act can activate your body's relaxation response and help you regain composure. 2. Reframe the Situation: Instead of letting negativity take over, try to reframe the situation in a more positive light. Perhaps a difficult colleague's behavior is due to their own stress, not a personal attack. 3. Develop Pre-Planned Responses: For particularly tricky situations, consider having a few go-to phrases on hand. For example, if someone is being disruptive, I'll say, "Let's take a moment to refocus and get back on track with the agenda." By practicing to take a breath, reframing challenges, and choosing my responses, I've been strengthening my emotional resilience. What is your best tip for staying cool under pressure at work? 

There's no perfect science to landing a new job. You can do everything right, but too many factors creep in. The only constant that will set you apart from the applicants? Your mindset. It is an area a lot of us don't think about. Resume, LinkedIn profile, Applications, Networking/Referrals - but where during the #jobsearch process were you thinking about *how to stay resilient?* Staying resilient during uncertain times is not only key, it is going to be what gives you the extra fuel to make it over the finish line - even if you don't know WHERE the finish line is! ⚡ Job searching, or even *job stability*, right now is so unknown. We are operating in a place of unpredictability. So here are 5️⃣ ways you can build a mindset of resilience during this time of uncertainty: 1. Focus on what you can control VS. what you cannot control. There are so many decisions made in your career that are not because of you* (Budgets, Internal politics, other candidates, org structure, etc). Be aware of what you can control and focus on those changes. All the rest, is out of your hands. 2. Remain Curious. Every detour in our career right now is an opportunity to learn. What other information can you gather to help you gain more perspective? What have you learned and what can you adjust for the future? 3. Know your strengths...and watch out for your blind spots. There is a fine line between what we're good at and what we WANT to be good at. It takes a lot of awareness and some self assessment (Try the Clifton Strengths Assessment) to understand your lanes. But knowing where your key strength lies is absolutely your superpower in helping you forge ahead. And you need to be clearly aware of blind spots, because they are there. You just can't get lost in giving your weaknesses ALL your energy! 4. Focus on Impact - during a long job search or uncertainty of a job, My advices is to shift away form title and focus on the impact of the role. It is amazing how many people miss out on an opportunity because they are overly focused on the title. YOU are the one to make an impact, not a position. 5. Keep Moving through the mud. Did you know a lotus flower thrives in blooming through mud without stains? 🌸 Yep. And so can you. There's a point where you might give up looking, or might think I will never succeed, but I promise if you keep going, there is going to be a point when you rise. Thats my weeks insights! Happy Friday!

A great technique for not getting derailed when experiencing brief but intense emotions is "opposite action". This is simply doing the opposite of what your emotions tell you to do in an effort to neutralize them. Some examples of taking opposite action: ➡ If you just got some bad news and are feeling sad, your emotions may tell you to withdraw. Instead, call a friend and make plans to go to lunch. ➡ If you're feeling embarrassed about a silly but ultimately low-stakes mistake you made, your emotions may tell you to ruminate over how you could have performed differently. Instead, tell the story to someone who will understand and maybe even help you laugh about it. Last week, I got some minorly upsetting news that made me angry. I knew my anger was temporary and the situation wasn't that deep. My emotions told me it would be fun to vent and possibly rile others up. Instead, I acted oppositely and reached out to a couple of people who had recently helped me with brief notes of appreciation. In less than ten minutes, the anger was completely neutralized. The point of opposite action isn't to invalidate your feelings. Rather, it's a coping skill based on neuroscience that says that our actions can sway our emotions. When our emotions feel out of hand, opposite action disrupts the neural circuits that are reinforcing the unpleasant emotion - which allows us to move on and, over time, become more resilient. #EmotionalIntelligence #ResilienceAtWork #CopingSkills