An overview of resilience in the workplace with tips and tools to enhance and develop resilience. This slide set is available as a series of Lightbulb Moments cards. These have been well received as a valuable resource in education, training and coaching. Lightbulb Moments are free to download from the Ei4Change website. http://goo.gl/qNc5qR

1. Developing Resilience
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2. . . . the ability to recover from or adjust
easily to misfortune or change.
. . . the capability of a strained body to
recover its size and shape — to bounce
back — after being subjected to
adversity or stress.
Resilience is
(Traditional view)

3. An ability to
accept harsh reality – to take an objective view of
the situation without subjective views, denial or
emotion
find meaning in adversity – to build bridges from
an ordeal in the present to a fuller, better future
continually improvise – to put resources to
unfamiliar uses and imagining possibilities that
others don’t see
Resilience is

4. Resilience enables us to
overcome misfortune
steer through everyday challenges
pick ourselves up and move on when events take us
off course
reach out to new experiences and challenges
towards our potential

5. Developing Resilience
3) Be
flexible
6) Get
connected

6. Feel in control
View the world as complex and challenging . . .
but filled with opportunity
Hold a positive self-perception
Defend yourself well
Be confident in your ability to meet any challenge
with hope and realistic optimism
Hopelessness, Discomfort, Disappointment
Esteem, Contentment, Optimism

7. Create a personal vision
Know what you believe in
Have a clear vision of what you want to
accomplish and achieve
Approach adversity and stress with a sense of
hope
Let your belief and purpose carry you forward in
life
Frustration, Inadequacy, Anxiety
Esteem, Engagement, Passion

8. Be flexible / adaptable
Be sensitive to changes in your environment
Adapt quickly to what is happening
Learn from life constantly
Remain true to your purpose or vision while
making room for other’s ideas and opportunities
Fear, Disappointment, Anxiety
Esteem, Contentment, Optimism

9. Be organised
Create structures and methods to bring order and
stability on your terms
Set realistic goals for yourself
Expect things to work out
Manage the moment with calm and clarity of
purpose . . .
Hopelessness, Fear, Discomfort
Esteem, Pride, Enthusiasm

10. Be able to solve problems
Think critically, creatively and reflectively
View impossible problems as challenges and
opportunities for learning and growth
View failures as opportunities for inspiration
Collaborate with others
Anticipate setbacks and mishaps
Solve problems for the long-term
Anger, Hurt, Guilt
Engagement, Happiness, Contentment

11. Be socially competent
Have good friendships and social interactions
Share your feelings honestly
Seek out others’ perspectives
Demonstrate empathy and an understanding for
others
Laugh at yourself
Guilt, Loneliness, Hurt
Love, Happiness, Passion

12. Get connected
Reach out to others
Be playful and creative exploring opportunities
together
Build bridges - discover common ground
Contribute to other’s welfare by giving of
yourself
Touch others’ hearts . . .
Loneliness, Anger
Engagement, Love, Contentment

13. Be proactive
Engage change directly
Focus on — and expand — your sphere of
influence
Focus on what actions you can take vs. waiting
for others to act
Experience small victories
Lead others through change by setting the
example . . .
Frustration, Hopelessness, Inadequacy
Enthusiasm, Esteem, Pride

14. At our worst times we can become our best.
Resilience is forged through adversity,
not despite it.
The Paradox of Resilience

15. Images of Resilience
A set of 16 carefully designed and selected images drawn in an
attractive cartoon style.
The images are metaphors, representing a range of experiences and
emotions linked with the theme of ‘RESILIENCE’.
They explore different facets of resilience and its connections
with stress, change, challenge and learning.
www.rsvpdesign.co.uk

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