In this episode, I’m joined by Marie-Hélène Pelletier, a renowned expert on resilience, productivity, and sustainable efforts. We dive deep into the concept of resilience, exploring how it requires sustained efforts over time and effective strategies to cope with unexpected challenges. Marie-Hélène shares insights from her latest book, which focuses on breaking the pattern of relying on resilience alone and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and sustainability.

Together, we reflect on our personal experiences and discuss the role of resilience in our lives. Marie-Hélène provides valuable strategies for monitoring and building a strong baseline of resilience, offering actionable steps for creating a structure to check in with ourselves and avoid self-destructive thoughts.

Key Discussion Points

• Resilience is not a given; it requires a strategy to cope with challenges.
• External messages and internal self-talk shape our perception of being resilient.
• The importance of self-awareness in measuring and building resilience.
• Linking intentions with attention to avoid unhelpful thoughts affecting productivity.
• The relationship between grit and resilience, with resilience offering an upgrade after challenges.
• Creating a structure for self-check-ins to protect emotions and needs.
• The book’s emphasis on understanding fundamentals before building a strategic approach.

Marie-Hélène Pelletier’s insights on resilience and sustaining efforts over time are invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their productivity and mental health. Her book, “The Resilience Plan,” offers a strategic approach with practical exercises and actionable steps to help readers optimize their work performance and well-being. Don’t forget to visit resilienceplan.com for free worksheets and more information.

Links Worth Exploring

• Connect with Marie-Hélène: Website | LinkedIn | X/Twitter
• Get Marie-Hélène’s Book: The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health
• Related Conversation: Episode 398: Juliet Funt talks about a Minute to Think
• Related Blog Post: The Balance Between Urgency and Purpose

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