ReLearned

Resilience

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Do you remember a time when life threw unexpected challenges your way, pushing you to your limits and testing your ability to bounce back? Did you emerge from the experience stronger, or did you find yourself struggling to regain your footing?

In this episode of the ReLearned podcast, hosts Nidhi Tewari and Billy Samoa embark on a deep dive into the fascinating world of resilience. Together, they unravel the notion that resilience isn't an innate trait but a dynamic skill that can be nurtured and refined with time. They explore the pivotal role adversity plays in nurturing resilience, the vital support of community in its cultivation, and its profound relevance in the workplace.

Nidhi and Billy also discuss the art of taking well-deserved breaks and tapping into coping mechanisms, the advantages of strategic pessimism, and the significance of self-reflection and emotional intelligence in fortifying one's resilience.


Key Takeaways

  • Resilience is a skill that can be developed and honed over time, not a fixed trait.
  • Adversity can be an opportunity for personal growth and post-traumatic growth.
  • Resilience plays a crucial role in physical health, reducing chronic disease and inflammation.
  • Resilience encompasses mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions.
  • Self-reflection is important for gaining perspective and viewing challenges as learning opportunities.


    • In This Episode:

    • [00: 03] Resilience as a lifelong skill
    • [03:37] Adversity as a catalyst for growth
    • [05:51] Resilience and aging
    • [06:58] The benefits of resilience for physical health
    • [07:17] The role of community in resilience
    • [13:56] The importance of resilience in the workplace
    • [15:03] The power of laughter in building resilience
    • [20:31] The importance of taking breaks
    • [21:32] The benefits of nature therapy
    • [23:10] The four dimensions of resilience
    • [26:49] Pessimism and resilience
    • [29:05] Radical acceptance and pessimism
    • [31:15] Embracing challenges and anti-fragility
    • [33:45] The importance of self-reflection
    • [35:48] Resilience as a long-term solution


      • Notable Quotes

      • [01:07] “All humans are innately resilient. We have a component of resiliency in us, which is why we're all still here.” - Billy
      • [00:01:45] “It's important to remember that those setbacks that we have in life, those are the greatest teachers that we have. Those are the things that help us become more resilient.” - Billy
      • [04:41] “At the end of the day, don't try to avoid the tough stuff. In fact, the tough moments are the fertile ground from which resilience blossoms and blooms." - Nidhi
      • [16:29] “It's important to underscore and remember that when we're going through life, we sometimes take things way too seriously and sometimes we've just got to let loose and laugh.” - Billy 
      • [36:40] “Resilience is a long-term solution. If there's one skill that is needed to be cultivated, it's absolutely resilience.”- Nidhi

        • Resources and Links

        ReLearned

        • https://www.relearnedpodcast.com/


        Nidhi Tewari

        • https://www.wellbeingspeaker.com/
        • https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhitewarilcsw/
        • https://www.facebook.com/NidhiTewariLCSW
        • https://www.instagram.com/NidhiTewariLCSW/
        • https://twitter.com/LCSWNidhi


          • Billy Samoa

          • https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/
          • https://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/
          • https://www.youtube.com/user/billysamoa
          • https://twitter.com/BillySamoa
          • https://www.facebook.com/BillySamoaSaleebey/
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            ReLearnedBy Nidhi Tewari and Billy Samoa