During unprecedented change build your resilience roots

When life is chaotic, grounding ourselves becomes essential.

 

Just as trees rely on their roots for strength, stability, and connection, we too need “roots” to keep us resilient in tough times.

 

In times of extreme pressure, it’s easy to overlook our foundations – neglecting the very things that support us through life’s storms. But investing in our roots in the good and challenging times – means we’re not easily shaken. We can bend without breaking. It’s about nurturing our inner world, building connections and meeting our human needs.

 

It needs to be a priority.

 

Here’s what I focus on to nurture mine. Feeding these “roots” helps me build self-awareness, inner strength, and physical and mental reserves – so that even when I’m taken off course, I have what I need to bounce back.

 

🌳 LIFE^WORK RESILIENCE ROOTS

 

1 SELF-MASTERY & SATISFACTION: I commit to being the architect, designer and builder of the meaningful life I want to live. And owning who I need to be – to bring those dreams to life.

 

2 SELF BELIEF & ACCEPTANCE: Being my own BFF and raving fan! Loving, respecting, and trusting myself – as I am. Using my agency through that self belief and hope to create a fulfilling path forward.

 

3 SELF-EXPRESSION & MINDFULNESS: Stepping boldly into the world – knowing who I need to be to say ‘Hello World. This is Me!’. Savoring being in the moment and enjoying the journey.

 

4 CONTRIBUTION & GROWTH: Embracing lifelong learning and values led personal growth to bring the best version of me to all I do. Giving meaning to my life by sharing my talents and being intentional about where and how I add value and have an impact.

 

5 EQ SELF AWARENESS & MANAGEMENT: Nuturing the capacity to notice, explore and master my emotions, dial them up and down as needed and gain insights through journalling, meditation and feedback from others – to manage my ‘self’.

 

6 SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS & BELONGING: This is so important. Finding and nurturing my tribes. Building life enhancing community and connections – with everyone in my life – serving, enabling others and sharing kindness.

 

7 SELF CARE & HEALTH: Prioritizing my physical and mental well-being. Listening to my body and mind, building on my core strengths and taking time to recharge and renew.

 

8 WEALTH & GRATITUDE: Building strong foundations – health, financial, people and time – to give me freedom and support. Whilst appreciating and being grateful daily for the abundance already in my life.

 

9 SAFETY & SECURITY: Investing in my environment and resources for my personal safety, future and quality of life.

 

These roots give me strength.

 

Like everyone, I’m a work in progress, growing, learning and finding ways to feed not deplete them.

 

🌳 What resilience roots keep you grounded?

🌳Where do you draw strength, connection, and support in challenging times?

🌳What depletes your roots?

🌳How do you build, feed, and strengthen your roots on a regular basis?

 

It is easier to build and nourish roots when it is calm so that when the storms come you are ready and have reserves. What habits could you introduce now to make root building a priority?