Developing Resilience

Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems or workplace and financial stressors.

Hi, this is Grant Herbert, International Influencer and Sustainable Performance Coach, and today I want to start a new conversation around the topic of Resilience.

It means "bouncing back" from difficult experiences. Being resilient doesn't mean that a person doesn't experience difficulty or distress. Emotional pain and sadness are common in people who have suffered major adversity or trauma in their lives. In fact, the road to resilience is likely to involve considerable emotional distress.

Resilience is not a trait that people either have or do not have. It involves behaviors, thoughts and actions that can be learned and developed in anyone.

Over the next few weeks, we are going to look at four key areas of resilience:

• Physical Resilience — your body's capacity to adapt to challenges and maintain stamina.
• Mental Resilience — your ability to sustain focus and attention under pressure.
• Emotional Resilience — the art of living with self-belief and self-compassion.
• Social Resilience — your interpersonal effectiveness and ability to work in teams.

Join me as we explore how to build these foundational blocks so you can navigate the stresses of life with more confidence and ease.