Instead of praising resilience, nurture resilience by helping wisely

Resilience is one of the three most important skills one can develop, combined with (among other traits) creativity and empathy. Especially in severely dramatic and dangerous situations, resilience is key. But it's not enough. Surviving is not thriving. Barely staying alive while giving it your all can only be upheld for so long. More is needed. Furthermore, praising a survivor's resilience can be detrimental. Making informed decisions on how to act and what to say is of vital importance. I'll expand on these issues in this article.

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LEAD FROM WITHIN, PERSONAL, SPOTLIGHT GLOBAL, RESILIENCEJojanneke van den Bosch3 maart 2022resilience, 1, popularOpmerking plaatsen

How to take resilient action on challenging moments

Maybe you can relate to this: you want to (or have to) do something quite challenging, which you haven't done ever before. And you get in your own way. You know you are probably able to pull it off, but something is just holding you back. For instance, your self-confidence is just lacking a bit of spark at the moment. Or you’ve recently made a mistake, in public or otherwise, which has made you a little more insecure and vulnerable. Whatever the case: you need a boost in your mental game…if you want to do that one brave thing. Here’s to get this show on the road.

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VEERKRACHT, CREATIVE PERFORMANCE, LEAD FROM WITHIN, SPOTLIGHT GLOBALJojanneke van den Bosch10 augustus 2021performance, Thank You Notes, 1, resilience, improvement, habits, healthy habits, tips, spotlightOpmerking plaatsen

7 Keys To Stay Resilient When Multiple Bizarre Things Happen At The Same Time

Last week started quite well! I recorded a podcast, I live streamed a wedding, and of course I bawled my eyes out at the I do's like an emo panda. I translated scripts, scheduled an update of a video series for my innovation program. It wasn't exactly smooth sailing, but hey, managing! And then it happened. A few strange swellings in my right hand that had been bothering me for a few weeks. They turned my hand into an inflammatory horror story. So my well-designed week schedule was pretty much destroyed. And the inflammation spread quickly… In this post, I share 7 keys to staying resilient when a LOT of things happen at the same time.

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LEAD FROM WITHINJojanneke van den Bosch4 januari 2021resilience, popularOpmerking plaatsen

Surrendering To Grow More Resilient

Today I'm sharing what I hope to be comforting and helpful to you. It has to do with #resilience, and dealing with loss, as many of us are. The main thought of today is: You are not what you have, and that's a BIG reassurance! Many people miss something, or a lot, of what they had in 'the old days', before you know what hit the globe. Perhaps it's a healthy turnover and good business, big in real life audiences for your keynotes, summer holidays, and that extra social ecosystem which is the office. Or perhaps other things you treasured.

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LEAD FROM WITHINJojanneke van den Bosch17 september 2020resilience, breaking, popularOpmerking plaatsen

Being resilient is not about gritting it out

When crisis hits, you don't know how you'll respond until it happens. And once it happens, it's time to get real about the truth of your nature, and to accept our initial stress response for what it really is. And build your source of resilience to pave the way onward.

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LEAD FROM WITHINJojanneke van den Bosch13 juni 2020resilience, corona, corona crisis, covid-19, grit, breakingOpmerking plaatsen

The hidden gems of being an orphan for thirty years

It's exactly thirty years ago that both my parents died. Thirty years of holidays, diplomas and other milestones...without. Thirty moments of thinking back to that particular dark day-after-Valentine's-Day in February 1990. Yesterday, thirty years later, I entered the fourth decade of living without parents. A strange milestone. With a few hidden gems.

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LEAD FROM WITHIN, PERSONALJojanneke van den Bosch16 februari 2020orphan, belonging, milestone, leadership, personal, resilience, breakingOpmerking plaatsen

Feeling courageous or being courageous

When you notice that you are feeling courageous, it means that you know your fears, but pursue despite of them. You are still connected with the source of fear, and use your positive energy to pursue whatever it is you want to achieve (or overcome). When you are being courageous, you are living according to your heart core story.

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LEAD FROM WITHIN, INTERNATIONALJojanneke van den Bosch29 januari 2019courage, resilience, business, leadership, daring, popularOpmerking plaatsen