b'THE HR HANDBOOKResiliency Helps You Weatherthe Storm and GrowPRODUCTION AGRICULTURErequires the abilitydeal with situations that require resilience. Concentrate to contend with seemingly uncontrollable forces, foron positive aspects of your life and recall the things for example nature and markets. Add to thesebothwhich you are grateful.large and small issues of personal health, family rela-tionships, workplace conditions, finances, and the dif- Find purposeficulties can seem to just pile up. Do not hesitate to askHelp others. Volunteering with a local shelter or sup-for help sooner rather than later. porting a friend in their own time of need can create Resilience is the process and outcome of success- a sense of purpose, foster greater self-worth, connect fully adapting to challenging experiences throughwith other people, all of which grow resilience.emotional and behavioral flexibility in the face ofMove toward your goals. Continuously develop JONATHAN SHAVERchanging demands.realistic goals and do something regularly that enables is the president andResilience is a skill and a resource that must beyou to move toward the things you want to accom-owner of Envisionpracticed and cultivated to be available when itsplish. Instead of focusing on tasks that seem unachiev-Partners LLC.needed. Challenges are unavoidable. However, withable, ask yourself, Whats one thing I know I can intention, we can turn these challenges into learn- accomplish today that helps me move in the direction ing opportunities that will help us be more confidentI want to go? Taking initiative reminds us that we can and courageous when met with future situations. Tomuster motivation and purpose even during stressful increase your capacity for resilience to weatherandperiods of life, increasing the likelihood that we will rise to grow fromchallenges, consider these strategies. in the face of the next challenge.Build your connections Embrace healthy thoughtsPrioritize relationships. Build and nurture a network ofKeep things in perspective. How we think plays a caring and understanding people to remind you thatsignificant part in how we feel and how resilient we youre not alone in the midst of difficulties. Challengingare when faced with obstacles. Try to identify areas events can drive us to isolation, but its importantof irrational thinking and adopt a more balanced and to prioritize genuinely connecting with people whorealistic thinking pattern. If you feel overwhelmed by a care about you. Be comfortable to accept their helpchallenge, remind yourself that what happened to you and support. Consider a weekly date night with yourisnt an indicator of how your future will go. spouse or regular lunches with friends.Accept change. Accept that change is a part of life. Join a group. Along with one-on-one relationships,Certain goals or ideals may no longer be attainable being active in civic groups, faith-based or other localas a result of adverse situations in your life. Accepting organizations provides social support. Find a com- circumstances that cannot be changed can help you munity in your area that could offer you support and afocus on circumstances that you can alter. You may not sense of purpose or joy. be able to change a highly stressful event, but you can change how you interpret and respond to it.Foster wellness Maintain a hopeful outlook. An optimistic outlook Take care of your body. Because stress is as muchempowers you to expect that good things will happen physical as emotional, self-care is good for buildingto you. Try describing what you want, rather than what resilience. Regular exercise, proper nutrition, sleep andyou fear. hydration strengthen your body to adapt to stress andWhile you may not be able to control all of your cir-reduce the toll of negative emotions. cumstances, you can grow by focusing on the aspects Practice mindfulness. Journaling, yoga, and prayerof lifes challenges you can manage, especially with the or meditation can help build internal connections andsupport of others. The important thing is to remember restore hope, and can prime our mind and body toyou are not alone on your life journey. SW54/ SEEDWORLD.COMSEPTEMBER 2022'