Pros And Cons Of Resilience
Whether you're a still-jobless new graduate, a determined semi-young single trying to make money by striking out on your own, a near-retiree under the axe, or the anxious parent of of a one (or two) parent household needing to make ends meet , here are a few tips on how you can make sure you build up your resilience under the strain of living in these trying times:
Physical resilience:
1- If you're in shape, congratulations. Keep at it. If you're not, take baby steps and keep going. A body that has been ignored for years cannot change appreciably overnight(without surgery), or even in a week. Don't sabotage yourself physically by going all out and then hurting yourself, or financially by spending money on expensive equipment that will only gather dust in a corner. Consult a doctor to get an accurate idea of your baseline and some exercise suggestions, then start a simple regimen you can sustain. Key words: Simple and sustainable.
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Be willing to feel like an idiot. It doen't cost anything, you can make friends with people who are similarly willing, and you can get a good story out of the deal.
7- Be open to changing your mind when new data comes up. Denying the facts makes for comfortable illusions, but reality has a way of running them over. Repeatedly.
Emotional resilience:
8- Remember you didn't grow up alone. Somebody taught you to wipe your chin, tie your shoelaces, and look both ways before crossing the street. If you get too curled up in agony at how life isn't fair, remember these people. They will probably tell you to stop whining and look at the situation objectively.
9- If, at the moment, you can't help yourself,you can still help other people. Reach out. Volunteer. This also helps boost your immune system, as well as keeps you from being self-obsessed.
10- Ask for help. There are a lot of good people out there. Find a group of like minded individuals who you can share with. Create your own tribe.
Financial
Physical resilience:
1- If you're in shape, congratulations. Keep at it. If you're not, take baby steps and keep going. A body that has been ignored for years cannot change appreciably overnight(without surgery), or even in a week. Don't sabotage yourself physically by going all out and then hurting yourself, or financially by spending money on expensive equipment that will only gather dust in a corner. Consult a doctor to get an accurate idea of your baseline and some exercise suggestions, then start a simple regimen you can sustain. Key words: Simple and sustainable.
2- …show more content…
Be willing to feel like an idiot. It doen't cost anything, you can make friends with people who are similarly willing, and you can get a good story out of the deal.
7- Be open to changing your mind when new data comes up. Denying the facts makes for comfortable illusions, but reality has a way of running them over. Repeatedly.
Emotional resilience:
8- Remember you didn't grow up alone. Somebody taught you to wipe your chin, tie your shoelaces, and look both ways before crossing the street. If you get too curled up in agony at how life isn't fair, remember these people. They will probably tell you to stop whining and look at the situation objectively.
9- If, at the moment, you can't help yourself,you can still help other people. Reach out. Volunteer. This also helps boost your immune system, as well as keeps you from being self-obsessed.
10- Ask for help. There are a lot of good people out there. Find a group of like minded individuals who you can share with. Create your own tribe.
Financial