Cultivating Emotional Resilience
Insights from Dr Debbie Hawke
Recently, I discussed resilience with students at the Ikon Leadership Academy using some of the key insights from Dr Debbie Hawaker. I wanted to share a brief overview, as it is a helpful subject to consider.
Resilience is the ability to make the best of any situation. It is not static; instead, it can be developed. This article will explore how we can strengthen resilience in ourselves and others based on insights from Dr Debbie Hawker.
The SPECS Model
Dr Hawker suggests using the SPECS model to develop resilience:
Spiritual Resilience
Having a sense of hope
Having a sense of purpose
Being outwardly focused and helping others
Forgiveness
Gratitude
Nature
Awareness and silence
Being part of a community
Physical Resilience
Exercise
Rest
Good sleep hygiene
Nutrition
Emotional Resilience
Crying and mourning
Talking
Laughing, smiling, humour, dancing, playing music, and celebrating
Cultivating an emotionally healthy state
Dealing with low self-esteem
Journaling
Writing, praying, talking, art, creativity
Knowing the season, you are in
Cognitive/Creative Resilience
Embracing the challenge
Finding the positives
Seeking out the beauty that is around you
Problem-solving
Dealing with unhelpful thoughts
Curiosity and the desire to learn
Creativity
Social and Systemic Resilience
Having support from others
Healthy marriage or singleness
Time for family and friends
Building a strong support network
Resolving conflicts
Healthy teams with good leadership
The environment
Wrapping Up
Resilience is not just within a person; it is determined by what happens between people. Using the SPECS model, we can develop resilience in our lives. We must cultivate spiritual, physical, emotional, cognitive/creative, and social/systemic resilience to increase resilience.
Action Points
Cultivate emotional resilience by talking, journaling, and engaging in creative activities.
Focus on physical resilience by exercising regularly, getting enough rest, and eating a healthy diet.
Develop social and systemic resilience by building a strong support network, resolving conflicts, and finding healthy teams with good leadership.
Remember that resilience is not static; it can be developed and strengthened over time. By incorporating these action points into your life, you can work towards becoming more resilient and better equipped to handle life's challenges.
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*This post is Inspired by me and improved by AI, maybe:-)
