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Resilience. You may have heard this word used frequently over the past few months. What does it mean, and how does it play a role in one’s professional development? That is what this newsletter explores.

Resilience may seem an “out of the ordinary” topic for the CCD’s newsletter to cover. However, we wanted to feature this topic because you will encounter barriers and roadblocks during your professional development and career exploration. Learning to navigate and rebound from these setbacks will help you succeed both now and in your future career. Check out the resources below for more information from a variety of career-related sites.
The American Psychological Association explains: “Psychologists define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace and financial stressors. As much as resilience involves "bouncing back" from these difficult experiences, it can also involve profound personal growth. While these adverse events, much like rough river waters, are certainly painful and difficult, they don’t have to determine the outcome of your life. There are many aspects of your life you can control, modify and grow with. That’s the role of resilience. Becoming more resilient not only helps you get through difficult circumstances, it also empowers you to grow and even improve your life along the way.”
How to Build Resiliency

Build your connections.
It’s important to have a system of support around you.

Foster wellness.
Taking care of your physical and mental well-being is crucial in reducing the influence of anxiety.

Find purpose.
Being proactive and identifying goals will help you define tangible actions steps. 

Embrace healthy thoughts.
Maintaining perspective will allow you to identify irrational thoughts and replace them with a more balanced perspective.

Seeking help.
Knowing when you need help and asking for it is a crucial step in building your resilience. As the APA states, “It is important to get professional help if you feel like you are unable to function as well as you would like or perform basic activities of daily living as a result of a traumatic or other stressful life experience.”
Your Next Action Step:
Take 5 minutes and list the people in your life who are your support system. They will be the ones to help you develop your resilience.

And remember-- the CCD is here to help you through every stage of your career exploration.
Additional Resources:
6 ways to build emotional resiliency in uncertain times

If you're feeling on edge about the pandemic, you're not alone. A Pew Research Center survey conducted in March found that 18% of U.S. adults have experienced nervousness or anxiety five to seven days a week when thinking about the outbreak,...

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www.fastcompany.com
Here's How You Can Be More Resilient | Career Contessa

I believe anything is possible. The way I show up at work and for others is to lead with optimism and a belief that my team, and others I care about, can do things they didn't know were possible.

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www.careercontessa.com
How to Move on When You Didn't Get the Job

The resume that goes off into the online application ether. The call for a second interview that never comes. The rejection letter from your dream job that hits you like a ton of bricks. No matter what stage you are at in the job search process,...

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www.themuse.com
Resilience Project Stories

THE RESILIENCE PROJECT combines personal storytelling, events, programs, and academic skills coaching to motivate and support students as they experience the setbacks that are a normal part of a rigorous education. We help students learn from...

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