Resilience: bouncing back, moving forward

Episode summary

Welcome back to the Work Well Podcast! This week, Dulcie and Yemisi discuss resilience - what it is, why it matters, and how to build it. Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back from life’s curveballs, it’s about using challenges to grow and move forward.

Through candid personal stories, myth-busting, and practical advice, they explore how resilience can help us navigate life’s toughest moments, whether it’s the daily grind or major life events.

If you’ve ever felt like life has knocked you down one too many times, this episode is here to help you find your footing, rebuild your strength, and confidently move forward.

What we talked about

• What resilience really means: adapting, recovering, and growing in the face of challenges.
• The myths of resilience: It’s not about being born resilient, staying strong all the time, or doing it alone.
• The dark side of resilience: societal expectations and why vulnerability is essential.

Tips for building resilience

1. Reflect on past challenges: Identify what helped you overcome difficulties before and use that to build your personal playbook.
2. Adopt a growth mindset: Reframe setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow.
3. Strengthen social connections: Lean on your support network and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
4. Practice self-care: Take care of your physical and emotional health - rest, eat well, and move your body.
5. Be mindful: Incorporate mindfulness practices like grounding exercises or meditation to stay centred during stressful times.
6. Set realistic goals: Celebrate small wins to build momentum and confidence.
7. Seek professional support: Therapy is self-care for the mind. Don’t hesitate to get help when you need it.

Try This: Resilience Reflection Exercise

This week, reflect on one challenge you’ve overcome. What did it teach you? How did it shape the person you are today? Use those lessons to identify one small action you can take to build your resilience muscle this week.

Resources mentioned

• Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/4gDrM0k
• Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker - https://amzn.to/3DJlVrN

Connect with us

We’d love to hear how you’re building resilience! Email us at [e-mail] or share your stories with us on social media. Search for @thisisworkwell on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Next week’s episode:

Burnout - what it is, how to recognise it, and most importantly, how to break the cycle. Don’t miss it!

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