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Resilience for Possible Imminent Redundancy

By Jan Lawrence | 04 May 2011

Problem Solving Highly resilient people have the ability to look at problems and challenges from a comprehensive perspective.  Problems and challenges are viewed from many different perspectives, with many factors given consideration.   It is the ability to accurately identify the causes of an adversity and get outside of their habitual thinking styles to identify more…

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Good Mental Health Tips – Our Present to You

By Jan Lawrence | 17 March 2011

Unfortunately, mental health problems aren’t so openly discussed and the reaction to the statistic is more of “I can’t see that happening to me”. Given that mental ill health is one of the main causes of time off work, good mental health isn’t just a problem for the individual.

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Realistic Optimism

By Jan Lawrence | 09 February 2011

Here is an extract from our Developing Personal Resilience course about learning to become more optimistic.

Highly resilient people have a realistic, optimistic view of the world. This optimism is not fantastical it is based in reality. They persist in seeking goals despite obstacles and setbacks. They tend to operate from hope of success rather than fear of failure. Setbacks are viewed as due to manageable circumstance rather than personal flaw.

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Ask The Expert : Will this change adversely affect us?

By Amanda Furness | 24 August 2009

Question I am the manager of a small, cohesive team and, due to restructuring, now have 2 extra members of staff.  The members of my team have all worked together for many years and I am worried that the team will become divided and less motivated due to new personalities joining them.  It doesn’t help…

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