Personality And Resilience

When people are struck with hardships in life, the way they react reveals their true character. Having a certain mindset can greatly influence how they handle problems, differentiating one person from another. Many can feel discouraged and feel like giving up when they hit a rough patch. In other cases, the will to be in a position better than where they are at the moment gives them the motivation to succeed. Adversity can have a positive effect on the development of an individual's character, providing them with the drive to overcome their current situation.

Over the last 100 years, the underpinning concepts in the fields of psychology and counseling were wrought. Within this period, these concepts have transformed and evolved from somewhat crude conceptions of the psyche toward more holistic interventions and approaches. As the profession continues to move forward, adaptations of the original theorists regarding the nature of man and the development of personality continue to emerge. These adaptations, along with the integration of new concepts and ideas, continue to contribute to the field. The author describes his view of man and human nature, personality development, and explores potential implications for counseling.

In quantum physics as well as in various ancient civilisation there was/ is believe that all is corrected including people. It my my believe, that it is really so. We all creating each other reality as well as improving/ destroying one to another ( helping or acting badly in order to make a harm)

In the article, “How Kids Learn Resilience,” author Paul Tough introduces a staggering new statistic that 51 percent of public-school students in the United States fall below the federal government’s low-income cutoff (Tough, 2016). This shocking statistic to get our attention and address an even bigger problem involving the challenges of teaching low-income children. Before writing this article, Paul Tough wrote a book called, How Children Succeed. This book was written in 2012 and explored the benefits of teaching children non-cognitive skills. He talks about the success of his book and how schools across the country have been embracing the notion that educators should be teaching grit and self-control. However, while educators agree with

Resilience is about being independent, standing on your own two feet or taking back the power.

According to the article “The Power of Personality” it is abundantly clear that specific personality traits predict important life outcomes, such as mortality,

Resilience, fundamentally, is the ability to bounce back from hardship and the phenomenon of overcoming stress or adversity, for example: personal crises, poverty, mental illness and trauma (Occupational Health & Wellbeing, 2012). This skill can help individuals overcome the most difficult of situations (Occupational Health & Wellbeing, 2012). Resilience theorists generally agree that the presence of protective factors can reduce the effects of exposure to adversity. The more protective factors (or “assets”) available, the more resilient a person will be. Protective factors are conditions or attributes that help people deal more effectively with stressful events and eliminate risk. On the contrary, risk factors are attributes or characteristics

Resilience is defined as a person’s ability to weather adversity and come out of it with a stronger ability to deal with the next challenge (Mosby’s Medical Dictionary, n.d.). Resilience can be noted as a trait within an individual as well as a process through which a person undergoes during adversity (Jacelon, 1997). Measuring resilience can be done by assessing certain qualities within an individual and asking questions to elicit better understanding of their current psychological state (Wagnild & Collins, 2009). Nurses must have a thorough comprehension of resilience and how to measure and promote this among individuals who are met with health challenges. By doing this nurses are better able to provide holistic client centred care and inform the nursing profession.

I took both the Personality Quiz (which says I am an Adventurer ISFP-A) and the Resiliency Quiz (I scored

Adversity is what shapes people into who they become and what type of path they will go down. Authors Jo Parker, Richard Wright, and Allen Wheelis all wrote about adversity and how each person dealt with it in a different way. Parker published an essay from an impoverished mother and how she tried to overcome being in poverty with kids to try and take care of. Wright wrote about a boy who was starving and when there was money to buy food he would be beaten up by neighborhood bullies. Wheelis wrote about his own experience with adversity, with him having to spend his summer cutting grass and his father passing away from tuberculosis. They all dealt with each of their own adversities in a different way from each other. These authors either had to either adapt or die to try to overcome each of their own adversities.

In his 30- plus years of research, psychologist and founder of the Hardiness Institute, Dr. Salvatore Maddi, has discovered that hardiness coping strategies, attitudes, and beliefs make the difference (Firestone, 2012). Hardiness describes a personality trait characterized by resilience and the ability to cope effectively with stress (Firestone, 2012). Having these characteristics as a person can bring your stress level to low. We find that there are 3 traits the make up the Hardiness Personality. These traits are challenge, control and commitment. Challenge means seeing problems or stressors as challenges and opportunities (Firestone, 2012). Many accept change as a part of life and understands changes come along with the territory of living.

Throughout this course the strength perspective, empowerment, and resiliency are addressed throughout the book. Every individual, group, or community have strengths. The strength perspective is the foundation for empowerment. In like manner, empowerment emphasis on strength and resilience. Focusing on the solution is much better than lingering on the problem. Every person and community possess resources, assets, knowledge, assets, abilities, and many more to battle the difficulties they are facing.

Dr. Megan Richie walked participants through an exercise regarding our own resiliency. Perspective leads to balance, professional engagement, and relational issues. Self monitoringSelf-monitoring is key. Acknowledging stress, personal limitations, medical uncertainty and the lack of complete control is necessary. Pausing before a challenging encounter and retrospectively evaluating stressful moments can be helpful. Develop professional boundaries, like availability, your identity, and how you see the doctor/patient relationship. Find fulfillment outside of work.

Leigh Anne Touhy is the fictional representation of the real life Leigh Anne, famed adoptive mother of Michael Oher from the 2009 film The Blind Side. Leigh Anne is a white interior designer, living in the south with her husband and two children. The family is considered to be part of the upper class, and made their money from owning a string of fast food chains. Leigh Anne and her family take in a black homeless boy, Michael, and throughout the film experience a growing love and bond. They eventually adopt Michael and the Leigh Anne becomes a fiercely protective mother. Very little is revealed about her upbringing

In my term paper, I would like to talk about Resilience which I believe is a prerequisite for an effective leader. Life has ups and downs and adversities are inevitable. Things can beyond our control, it is impossible for us to prevent unpleasant circumstances from happening. Difficulties and problems come out of nowhere, the stress and anxiety associated with adversity may knock us down if we cope with them inadequately. Chronic stress can lead to mental collapse if we still cannot manage them well, which is definitely undesirable for a leader because it can affect the cooperation with others as well as the team morale.