Because resilience is not about having it all together. It is about knowing what to do next.
Key takeaways
- Resilience does not mean staying calm all the time. It means experiencing stress and disruption, then figuring out what to do next.
- Create backup plans before you need them by thinking through the crises that are likely to happen again.
- Talk to your workplace in advance about sick kids, working from home, or shifting hours before you are in a crisis.
- Invest in your village before you need it, and be willing to reciprocate.
- Build margin into your life with space in your schedule, freezer meals, and an emergency fund.
- Use the RESET method in a crisis: regulate, establish what is urgent, simplify, execute the next smallest step, and take the lesson.
- Knowing when and how to ask for help is a form of resilience, too.
Quotes from the episode
“Resilience does not mean being this polished, calm, best version of yourself at all times.”
“Invest in your village before you actually need it.”
“Simplifying means lowering the bar everywhere you absolutely can.”
“You can be the person who knows how to ask for help, and that is a wonderful thing.”
Resources mentioned
The RESET Method: A five-step framework for navigating unexpected crises as a working parent.
Heron House Management: Virtual household management for busy families looking to reduce mental load and get support with the never-ending to-do list. Visit Heron House Management
Hawkeye Focus Coaching: Coaching for ADHD executives, entrepreneurs, and busy professionals who want to turn ideas into action. Visit Hawkeye Focus Coaching