The era we are living in requires every human being to be resilient, either by design or by force, to sustain one’s career and life as a whole. Without resilience, many slip into depression, and sadly, others lose their precious lives; hence, it is the currency for sustainability in one’s career and life. The rapid change in the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental spheres is also making this currency highly in demand.
Leadership starts with oneself. One therefore needs to lead oneself by intentionally investing in the following, in order to remain sane during any storm:
- Developing healthy eating habits, because you are what you eat.
- Moving your body, daily research has shown over and over again how body exercise is beneficial in reducing high stress levels.
- Building up your mental muscle through reading, studying, visualisation, affirmations, etc.
- Applying mindfulness techniques like self-love, breathing exercises, journaling, cultivating positive energy in your space, etc.
- Being resourceful, always seeking and finding ways to be part of the solution.
- Building mutually beneficial relationships.
- Adding fun to your life, and making time for the things you love and the people you love.
This currency is one of a kind that is bought with time, money and connections; if you are not intentional in buying this currency, your resilience bank will be found empty when your career, your working environment, your relationships, your family, call for sanity and soundness of mind in the midst of the storm.
Key Takeaways
- If you don’t “buy” the resilience currency while the seas are still calm, it will be challenging to lead yourself and others during uncertain times.
- It is better to make resilience a lifestyle than to try to build it up in the midst of the storm.
About the Speaker
Mashaba is a dynamic speaker and seasoned business analyst known for her powerful insights and relatable delivery. She has spoken at high-profile platforms including the IQPC International Conference (2012), IIBA South Africa’s Strictly Come Speaking event and several Business Analysis Summit over the years.
Whether addressing corporate professionals or emerging leaders, Mashaba inspires audiences to rethink possibilities, embrace transformation, and lead with confidence.