Is Your Career Built to Bounce Back?
Learn how to build resilience in your career to thrive through setbacks and challenges.
In this issue, we’ll explore practical strategies for creating a career that can withstand change, offering action steps to strengthen your mental and emotional resilience, so you can remain aligned even in times of uncertainty.
Career resilience is the ability to adapt, recover, and grow from setbacks. It’s not just about surviving tough times, but using them as opportunities to realign with your strengths and values.
Reframe Failure as Feedback
When faced with a setback, shift your mindset from defeat to growth. For example, I was laid off on the day I was schedule to relocate to a new city in 2015. Instead of viewing it as a sign to give up on my plans, I viewed it as an opportunity to spend a bit more quality time with my family before I left. I also learned valuable lessons about having a plan B, standing my ground and moving forward with my vision in the face of doubters.
Leverage Your Strengths
Resilient professionals lean into their unique strengths during challenging times. For instance, if you’re facing a tough job transition, harness your problem-solving skills to find new opportunities or explore how your talents can be applied in different ways.
Align Your Career with Your Values
Aligning your career with your values creates an inner foundation that makes it easier to bounce back from setbacks. When your work is connected to what matters most to you, setbacks become less overwhelming because your deeper sense of purpose keeps you grounded.
Time to Take Action
This week, identify one recent challenge in your career and write down three strengths or values you can leverage to navigate or grow from it. Use these insights to adjust your approach moving forward, knowing you have the power to bounce back stronger.
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