I think, in general, I have pretty well-developed emotional resilience. My sense of well-being is also good – even though I often face stress, I can cope with it. For many people, even small difficulties in life have the potential to cause great distress. In their case, even minor workplace mishaps can provoke major crises. The conventional wisdom is that emotional resilience is something people are born with. However, it is also affected by factors such as gender, age, and exposure to trauma. Fortunately, there are ways to influence the development of emotional resilience, but it is first necessary to determine the areas on which to focus.
I think that I need to focus on learning from my mistakes, that is, on developing retrospective thinking skills. Often difficult situations arose in the workplace, which, with slight changes, would reoccur again after a while. Learning from my mistakes is an important skill that will help me cope with stress better. In addition, I need to pay attention to my physical health. It is scientifically proven that sports can make people more resilient to external influences. Lately, because I have been very busy, I have not had the opportunity to devote much time to sports. However, I am confident that I will feel more secure when I get back into my physical health issues. Finally, in my case, attention should be paid to an area such as communication with other employees. I have not always been attentive enough to their advice and requests. However, colleagues, with their kind words and because they are always happy to share their experiences, can make me more emotionally resilient. One of the ways I can ensure that I feel healthier when I transition to a full-time job as a health professional might be to develop a sense of humor. A lighter attitude toward life will make everyday life at work much more enjoyable. In addition, I think it is important to maintain a balance between rest and labor. Otherwise, there is a possibility of getting emotionally burned out. As I mentioned before, I think regular exercise will benefit my well-being, so one way to ensure a healthy state of mind would be to go to the gym. The remaining two strategies are recreation and socializing with co-workers. I think my well-being will be much better if I use all of these ways.
I guess I had not thought about how much of an impact emotional resilience has before. However, I now realize that having resilience like this is critical to a patient’s recovery. In addition, I did not consider that factors such as a positive attitude toward life or a sense of humor determined whether a patient was emotionally resilient. I now know that health professionals can help patients recover through more than just direct treatment. Lifting their spirits with positive conversations or discussing the feelings they are experiencing can also have a therapeutic effect. Moreover, I have real evidence that everyone can develop emotional resilience skills. This means that now I cannot accept patients’ excuse that they simply cannot think optimistically. Finally, I have learned that patients will be able to cope more quickly with stress if they are surrounded by supportive staff. Therefore, this means that as a staff member, I, too, need to develop emotional resilience skills.