01/04/2023
Resilience is a state of mind. 🧠
As humans, we all experience very real setbacks, obstacles, disappointments, and failures in our day-to-day lives.
💫What matters most is your ability to bounce back and keep going.
There is a Japanese proverb - Nana korobi, yaoki.
It roughly translates to: Fall down 7 times, get up 8.
It means you always have the power to get up 1 extra time. 👊🏼
I’ve had many setbacks, large and small, in all areas of my life - as well all have. But health-related setbacks were the toughest to keep a resilient mindset. It often felt the most out of my control.
So tip #5 has been clutch for me. Taking a shower had a way to help me calm my catastrophizing mind, relax my body, and start fresh. 🚿
Here they are written out:
1. Give setbacks new meaning
If the story you're telling yourself about the challenge you're facing doesn't serve you, give it a new story.
Focus on the lessons you learned.
2. Keep it in perspective
Take 10 steps back and ask, "Will this matter in 10 days, 10 months or 10 years? Even giant setbacks are often just small blips in the span of your lifetime.
3. It' ain't over till it's over
It's only over when you decide it's over. Surround yourself with stories of people who have overcome monumental setbacks for inspiration, and keep taking action.
4. Learn to surf
Setbacks create tidal waves of emotions. Don't let them drown you. Learn to feel and manage difficult emotions and ride them out.
5. Take a shower, start again
When all else fails, take a moment to reboot. Showers work wonders. So does a quick getaway.
Rinse and repeat as needed.
If you struggle to get up and start again after a setback, give these tips a try.
👉🏼 Share these tips with a friend who would love some support!