Thoughts, ideas and occasional practical suggestions from Sam Monteath @ Reason Why www.reasonwhy.uk / sam@reasonwhy.uk / +44(0)7949 970250
Thursday, 16 May 2019
Resilience and Vulnerability
I’ve been thinking about resilience recently, especially vulnerability. Mental Health Awareness week is a good time to share my experience.
At times - usually when work is patchier - my resilience can wear down. I feel vulnerable. Doubts spiral about the viability or value of what I do. I make unfair comparisons with other people and businesses. I forget why I’ve made my choices.
I feel anxious. My mind fogs and I know that in this state, my best work comes harder, I struggle to sell myself, clarity on the way ahead is elusive. Which only leaves me more anxious, and longing for when work and ideas “flow”.
I’m a logical man – my business relies on it. I can look back and ahead, and see that my fears aren’t grounded. Exasperatingly, that doesn’t clear the fog.
What does? Changing where/how I work, exercise, gratitude – but I think the key is allowing myself to be vulnerable. Opening up. Talking. Showing the cracks. Not to get solutions, not for sympathy; simply acknowledging how I feel, out loud.
Many have far more severe or damaging demons to face. We all need to ensure we are taking care of ourselves, but more importantly to be an available ear for others.
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