There are phases in life that challenge us. Moments when everything seems too much, professional upheavals, private conflicts, emotional low points. In such times, it shows how resilient we are. Or in other words: how strong our resilience is.
But what exactly is resilience? And how can you strengthen this inner resistance both as an individual and in the professional environment? In this blog post, you'll find out – clearly, practically, and on equal footing.
What does resilience mean?
The term resilience comes from the Latin resilire, to spring back. In psychology, it describes an individual's ability to cope with crises, setbacks, or stressful life circumstances without breaking. Resilient people fall down, but they also get back up.
Important: Resilience doesn't mean you never doubt, are never sad, or always have to be strong. It's about finding your inner balance again even in difficult situations, with time, tools, and trust in your resources.
Why resilience is more important today than ever
Our world is spinning fast. In family, work, society. Many people today experience more changes, uncertainties, and stresses than ever before. This affects not only adults but also children, for example in cases of separation, poverty, or the pressure to "perform" at school.
That's exactly why it's so important not to see resilience as a "bonus skill," but as a fundamental building block for health, self-esteem, and successful adaptation to new life situations.
The 7 Pillars of Resilience
Resilience is not a state but a process, something you can develop step by step. The well-known 7 pillars of resilience, considered important protective factors in psychology, help with this:
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Acceptance: Learn to accept what you cannot change.
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Optimism: Trust that after dark days, light will come again.
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Self-Efficacy: Recognize your ability to actively influence things.
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Taking Responsibility: You are not to blame for everything, but you can shape things.
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Maintaining Networks: Good reference persons provide support and orientation.
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Solution Orientation: Think in paths, not walls.
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Future Planning: What is your next small step? What gives you meaning?
These pillars apply equally to adults and children, in families, relationships, and everyday work life.
Resilience in the Professional Context: Tension Strength at Work
Especially at work, resilience is a real success factor. Resilient people remain capable of acting even in stressful phases. They are not discouraged by mistakes but learn from them. They stay clear-headed, even when things get turbulent.
For companies, this means:
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Lower Absenteeism
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Better Handling of Crises
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Healthier Communication in Teams
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More Emotional Stability in Leaders
As a coach, I work with leaders who want to learn how to better handle pressure, high expectations, and life-changing events. Strengthening resilience here means: not becoming harder, but more conscious, present, and human.
Exercises to Strengthen Your Resilience
Here are a few simple exercises and tips on how you can practically train your resilience – in just a few minutes a day:
1. Mindful Pausing (2 minutes daily)
Sit upright, close your eyes, feel your breath. Tell yourself internally: "I am here. Now. In the moment." This simple ritual helps to break out of rumination loops.
2. Check your thoughts
If you feel inferior or stuck, ask yourself: "Is this a fact – or an old story?" Many problems do not arise in reality but in the mind.
3. Gratitude journal
Write down every evening 3 things that went well today – no matter how small they seem. This trains your brain to perceive positive things more consciously again.
4. Note sources of strength
What gives you energy? Walks? Music? Conversations? Write down your personal resources – this way you can find them more easily when you need them.
Resilience & Children: How parents can be role models
Children learn by imitation. When they see that parents openly talk about feelings, failure, or setbacks, they learn: It's okay not to be perfect.
Especially in difficult life conditions, during moves, separations, financial risks, children need stable caregivers who show them: You are not alone. We will manage this together.
Professional realignment? Resilience helps
Maybe you are currently at a point where you want to change something professionally. Or you are forced to reorient yourself due to dismissal, exhaustion, or other external circumstances.
Resilience helps you not to sink in such life crises. You are allowed to be sad, uncertain, or angry. But you don't stand still. You move. And you learn – about yourself, about life, about your strength.
Conclusion: Resilience can be trained – and is valuable for life as a whole
Resilience is more than a buzzword. It is an attitude. An invitation to live more consciously. To be kinder to yourself. To be braver through phases of uncertainty.
You don't need a perfect past, no special circumstances. What you need is the desire to grow. And the trust that you carry more within you than you think.
I am happy to accompany you on this journey – in individual coaching, workshops, or seminars. Together we create space for your personal development – with compassion, clarity, and practical tools.
You can also order one of my workbooks – like the Resilience Workbook – and start your personal development right away.
Ready to strengthen your resilience?
Then get in touch. You don't have to walk the path alone.
