Resilience in Difficult Situations

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(mellow music) If you're struggling with challenges at work, learning how to overcome them can give you the confidence to face any issue. You'll also discover the importance of your resiliency threshold. The difference between people who embrace adversity and those who avoid it is their perception. Your challenges and issues, depending on how you view them, all represent opportunities to improve yourself. The key to overcoming adversity lies in shifting your thinking and adjusting your approach and behavior to meet the challenge. For example, if you're given a bad performance review at work, think about how you can turn the situation around instead of dwelling on the criticism, ask questions during your review, that help you understand where and why you miss the mark. You can even ask your manager what they suggest you do to improve your performance going forward. People who face their problems head on often prosper from negative situations because they take accountability for their own actions rather than blaming others or making excuses. It's much harder to resolve problems and achieve your goals if you fail to address them and simply deflect or ignore them. By avoiding adversity, you also limit your ability to grow more resilient. When you consider turning a blind eye to an issue, remember it's best to acknowledge it, set aside time for self-reflection and then set goals for how you'd like to see the situation adjust over time. If you have trouble speaking up in meetings and it's caused problems for you, try to initiate more conversations with your coworkers or leaders on a regular basis. Not only will this get you better acquainted with your team, it'll also develop a positive habit of holding professional discussions and voicing your thoughts with colleagues.