Feel your strength.
Adaptation is key to survival, and this is as much true when it comes to mental health as it is in the theory of evolution. Being able to adapt to new and sometimes hard circumstances is essential for maintaining a balanced and healthy mind. Especially if you already find change problematic. Developing mental resilience means increasing your ability to bounce back from setbacks but it also means adjusting quickly to unforeseen situations. If you know that you can rely on your mind to carry you safely through the storm, then you will gradually find yourself better able to handle the stresses and strains of life.
Take time for yourself.
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In Your Personal Life
It may sound like a broken record by now but looking after yourself first is critical to building mental resilience. Whether that means getting enough sleep, eating a healthier diet or making time to see good friends more, you will know which activities best recharge your batteries. Once you start engaging with this mind state of caring for yourself regularly, you will find that you have more energy to offer a helping hand to others.
Attending to the needs of your body and mind allows you to build a solid base from which to operate. Then when something unexpected comes along, you’ll be better equipped to deal with it. If, however, you neglect yourself and are consistently operating on the edge of losing control, you may find that the slightest disappointment begins a downward spiral. If you’re struggling to build your mental resilience alone, don’t feel afraid to reach out to a friend or mental health professional. Although it can seem like a scary step to take, grasping control of your life like this will eventually feel empowering, strengthening relationships as a result.
Feel confident at work.
In the Workplace
Having a high level of mental resilience can help you to progress in your chosen career path and perform well in any work environment. Jobs at all different levels come with various pressures and knowing how to handle these within your mind only sets you up for further success. The work environment of a croupier, for example, can involve some high-pressure situations, making their ability to smooth over any friction in the atmosphere a critical skill. Croupiers tend to have a high mental resilience to cope with working unsociable hours, performing on-the-spot arithmetic and keeping the atmosphere at their table calm and respectful. Without self-confidence and the ability to stay calm under pressure, croupiers may find they’re not able to thrive like they should.
It is easy to focus on favored employee characteristics like punctuality and a willingness to always work harder, but these aspects only pay off if you’re looking after yourself as well. Cultivating mental resilience means that remaining professional and productive in the workplace is much easier as you will feel energized, balanced and focused. Imagine you are working in the frantic environment of the New York Stock Exchange; the ability to keep a level head among the chaos around you is essential for your success. Those who work on the stock exchange are not easily flustered and can keep their emotions in check even while working in an extremely stressful situation. Without this capacity to stay calm, they would not be able to make the fast and hard decisions that their job requires. This calm approach also protects them from mental burnout, allowing them the essential opportunity to relax in their home life.
The importance of mental resilience cannot be underestimated. It is not something that people are born with, but rather a skill that can be developed through time spent concentrating on the right areas. It is also a cumulative talent, meaning that the more you practice, the more strength you will build. Doing so will stand you in good stead during the inevitable hard times in life and help make the good times even more enjoyable.
