Resiliency is something we can all developing deepen over our life time. Here is a model to help stimulate your thoughts on the process for individuals, teams and organizations. 5 Stages To Develop Our Resilience

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5 STAGES
TO DEVELOP YOUR RESILIENCE
with Michael H Ballard of Resiliency for Life
1. DEFINE YOUR GOAL(S)
What do you want to accomplish? Your BIG Goals goal(s) might take up to or over a year to
accomplish. So it should be something that fires you up and gets you out of bed in the
morning.
i.e. A big goal for me is taking 20- years off my body age to help better manage 2 chronic
health issues. Plus give me the energy and stamina I desire to live life to my fullest.
2. BREAK IT DOWN
Now what are the subcomponents? These are your objectives that collectively help you
achieve your goal(s). These objectives or sub-goals all build towards you attaining your goals.
Once you’ve identified them you need to prioritize them. Once you’ve got them in order of
priority what resources will you need to attain them?
Time? A specific place? What types people can assist?
I.e. To assist me attain a body age 20 years below my chronological age I need: A) Eat high
quality food/fuel B) Learn how to prepare food well C) Exercise consistently to reduce body
age, builds, stamina, flexibility, balance, and avoid injury and burnout. Plus make fun Exercise
that incorporates play is much easier to do.
3. Keep it Real(istic)
Once you have your Goal(s) in place and your mater plan set check how it fits into your
calendar, and consider the other vital things in your life, holidays, learning, budgets, time,
other priorities and more.
For me date I’ve attained several categories that are 12 to 18 years below my chrono age in
building my health. The challenge continues.
4. CHANGE IT UP
Our mind and body adapts quickly but many of us get bored very quickly. 4 to 6 weeks is the
longs many of us can focus on a single objective without becoming burned out, mentally and
physically.
I use music, a variety of exercises, play, and different locations to assist me build my capacity.
5. HAVE THE COURAGE TO RECOVER (REFINE YOUR GOAL)
You need to plan ahead to rest and recover, relax and renew. Time to asses progress,
outcomes to date, added resources, new information, changes inside and outside. Those
dedicated to their goals can find this downtime frustrating. However there are many ways to
channel your willpower, energy, emotions, and physicality!
I enjoy a day off every week and two or three days off each month in a row. Helps with
building capacity as being away from it helps me come back feeling renewed and excited to be
“back at it.”