How can you develop a strong support system for resilience?

Be genuine. For those you support and for those you seek to support you. You have to be authentic. Be vulnerable, to a point.

Identifying and nurturing support sources before resilience is needed is extremely beneficial. These may simply be things that count as self-care. Running outside gives me a lift, because I enjoy the changing seasons. It also helps to connect with my family roots (farming), who don’t understand what a college dean “does.” That, plus coming home to help with harvesting, enhances mutual support. This was very important when a financial issue doubled my load, with no additional resources or compensation. Similarly, the shutdown of the pandemic gave me time to investigate and pursue meditation. Continuing has enabled me to assume my largest slate of responsibilities yet, with lower stress levels. Plan ahead, always.

Sendo fonte de inspiração para sua equipe, para que seja coesa, de confiança, que acredite e aposte nas suas ideias, orientações, que tenham possibilidade de contribuir para o sucesso do alcance das metas e que saiba que você é um verdadeiro líder, e não um chefe.

Resilience is that ineffable quality that allows some people to be knocked down by life and come back stronger than ever. Rather than letting failure overcome them and drain their resolve, they find a way to rise from the ashes. A positive attitude, optimism, the ability to see failure as a form of helpful feedback. Even after misfortune, resilient people are blessed with such an outlook that they are able to change course and soldier on. The search for meaning ; resilient people devise constructs about their suffering to create a meaning for themselves and others. Resilient people build bridges from present day hardships to a fuller, better constructed future.

Empathy and sympathy. Put yourself in others’ shoes, communicate positively, build strong relationships, make the most benefits from others’ experiences, and offer yourself chance to encounter more experiences and people from different backgrounds. This will allow to build a supportive environment for self and others as well.

In my experience, being authentic and showing vulnerability are valuable way of strengthening your relationships, both personal and professional. I find that I can connect much easier with people when I’m showing up as myself and am prepared to accept that I’m not perfect nor have all the answers but am prepared to listen and work collaboratively towards a common purpose.

One of the critical ways of strengthening the relaationships is by one nurturing compassion for self as well as others. This is important in that compassion will lead to postive relationships which are a catalyst for cooperation among indivuduals. Where there is cooperation among indiviuals, even in times of need this trait will be finely exhibited

Mut zur Unterstützung ist der Schlüssel in unserer persönlichen und beruflichen Entwicklung. 🌱 Der dritte Schritt ermutigt dazu, Hilfe anzunehmen und anzubieten. Es bedeutet, Unterstützung zu suchen, ohne sich schuldig zu fühlen, und aktiv für andere da zu sein, ohne Lösungen aufzudrängen. 💪 #GemeinsamStark #MutZurUnterstützung

As a staff and talent developer, building a strong system to support resilience involves fostering a positive and resilient organizational culture. In my experience as a manager, I support my team by cultivating an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. Encourage positive interactions, open communication, and a sense of community. Engage in 1:1, team meetings to keep the lines of communication open.

It’s not about relationships it’s about the RIGHT ones. That doesn’t mean ‘yes’ people are those that doggedly feel sorry for you (I’m disabled and get continuously irritated by that). It means those who serve your best interests and the interests of those around you. Those that want to see you thrive. Don’t assume those that have helped us stay strong before are the right ones for now. Circumstances, people and interests change. Also, those that nurture our resilience are best when we want to compassionately support them too. And in those moments of pivotal change we go through- those are the moments when we need to make sure we’re surrounded by the right people.

There's no way to predict how life will turn out. Things can change unexpectedly. Things can turn upside down in a blink of an eye when we think we're in charge. When things go wrong, we should remember who we are. Sometimes we have to take a step back and reevaluate the situation, work on a plan, and lift our heads. Also, we need to surround ourselves with people who believe in us when things get tough. During these times, it’s ok to doubt ourselves sometimes as it's hard to believe that better days are ahead. Lean on people who care for you. True friends are crucial in these moments. Keep in mind that despite the bad things that life throws our way, if we work hard, keep doing what's right, and stay faith, good things will follow.

We have a weekly meeting in our team where we share what support we are looking for. It makes it common practice to have these conversations rather than feeling the weight of the world on our own shoulders.

Some people feel that they do not have enough experience to offer support but often simply being a sounding board for someone will give them a perspective they may not have had without you and that is a huge value add.

Having someone to share ideas with and collaborate within our profession is crucial to building resilience. To achieve this, we must actively seek and offer support to others in our industry. The fear of inadequacy when reaching out and discomfort when providing assistance can be challenging obstacles to overcome. However, by doing so, we can establish relationships that foster growth and development. These connections provide a clear path forward and create a sense of normalcy for the challenges we face, ultimately leading to greater resilience.

One thing I’ve found helpful is to seek out a peer-mentor as an accountability partner and offer that support back in a reciprocal way. Finding and committing to an accountability partner can create ways to share best and promising practices but also learn from mistakes and stumbling points along the way…

I totally agree with the importance of diversifying any support system and actively seek the views and perspectives from people who are different to us so that we’re challenged and are able to personally grow. Surrounding ourselves with people with similar lived experiences who think, look and behave in similar ways to us, won’t enable us to experience different perspectives.

Diversifying your support system is also about widening the circle of those with whom you interact. Too often, we seek out advice and support from those who are similar to us. When we do this, we risk creating an echo chamber. Seek out people from different backgrounds, listen to their perspectives and be open to hearing how they might do things differently.

Once your support system starts to grow you need to become strategic and not just take anyone that is willing to help. Yes that sounds selfish but by you not taking someone on as a supporter opens them up to support someone else with that need. You need to have a balanced support system that includes life, work and health with a mixture of emotional and skill support.

Once your support system starts to grow you need to become strategic and not just take anyone that is willing to help. Yes that sounds selfish but by you not taking someone on as a supporter opens them up to support someone else with that need. You need to have a balanced support system that includes life, work and health with a mixture of emotional and skill support.

Supporters may come from far and wide and are often from the least expected areas. Do not ignore those who are offering support, guidance, assistance and a differing perspective. You will often be surprised by their loyalty, honesty, and concern for you. When teaching or advising students I learn from them every day. I can count on those older and wiser and younger and direct as members of my support system. These individuals also provide means of learning and growing through the podcasts and webinars they share, the articles or books they have read, what they are watching on Netflix or the documentaries that have inspired them. Value and acknowledge those who deeply care about you as a person, professional, mentor/mentee and friend.

Positive relationships are key, they may help us feel less stressed out when we are in anguish. Avoid negative influences and activities. Focus on giving your body resources to manage stress, such as medidation. Build relationships with empathetic and understanding people. Focus on connecting with trustworthy individuals who validate your feelings, which will support the skill of resilience. Have a close relative or friend on speed dial for immediate support needs. Join a group or local organization that provides social support. Explore groups or volunteer opportunities in your area that could offer you support, guidance, mentorship and a sense of purpose when you need it. Self-care, mental awareness and asking for help will be key.

Things I think about when I am evaluating my support system: -Reflect on what support looks like for you. Do you need someone to vent to? Practical help with tasks? A listening ear for your dreams? Understanding your needs helps you seek the right kind of support. -Keep a diverse system for when your needs change. Go beyond immediate friends and family. Seek out connections in different areas of your life, like work colleagues, community groups, or online forums. Diverse perspectives strengthen your support network. -Be intentional with communication. Don't wait for a crisis to reach out. Regularly connect with your support system, share good news and bad, and offer your own support in return. Reciprocity strengthens bonds.

Parecerá una tontería pero una de las cosas que mejor funciona para mejorar en nuestra resiliencia es respirar bien. Sí, con el paso del tiempo muchas veces se nos va olvidando cómo respirar bien. Empezamos a tener una respiración superficial y desequilibrada fruto del estrés. Para volver a aprender a respirar concéntrate en tu barriga al inspirar (hinchando la barriga) y al expirar (deshinchando la barriga). Esta simple técnica te llena no solo de energía sino de poder interno para afrontar los desafíos diarios. Pruébalo, vas a ver.

It can be natural to withdraw when faced with a major challenge. Many people experiencing depression would be overwhelmed by this suggestion and some emphasis that caring for yourself is the most important thing.

A strong and well thought out workplace wellbeing strategy definitely will help build a more resilient workforce! This involves different wellbeing dimensions that can be implemented by one provider or multiple ones.

I think the real first step would be to identify the support you need, and what works for you. Support looks different for everyone, and so does resilience. For example, the worst thing for me when I’m feeling burnt out is to hear someone regurgitate positive affirmations or inject their toxic positivity. However, others may absolutely need that. If you go in search of support without knowing what works for you and what doesn’t, you may end up worse off.

The only support system for resilience is to start with oneself. I think of resilience as a muscle, the more we train it, the stronger it gets. Resilience becomes then a magnet for others of the same mind set to be around.

Le paradoxe du besoin de soutien est qu'il s'estompe dès que nous commençons à offrir notre soutien à quelqu'un d'autre. Nous essayons souvent de renforcer notre résilience en recherchant ou en offrant du soutien, mais c'est lorsque nous cessons de chercher à recevoir et que nous commençons à donner que nous nous sentons rechargés. Il en va de même dans le coaching. Ainsi, lorsqu'un client dit "j'ai besoin d'aide" pendant une séance, le chemin le plus rapide vers la guérison est parfois de lui demander "qui pourrais-tu aider et comment ?".

Some of us are more private/independent and keep things to ourselves when facing challenges. Others gain strength through support. Research shows that resilience develops in both ways. I have a friend who’s quite independent and resilient. She’s always been single, and now in her 70’s. She instinctively knows that she has and will figure things out. But just having a friend to talk to strengthens her resilience. What I’ve learned from her is how strategic she is in her connections. She understands the value of making the staff at her doctor’s office feel valued and the staff at the restaurant where she eats breakfast daily- and all these alliance relationships are actually part of her support team.