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Welcome to the first in a series of posts in which we’ll share some valuable insight into the key to avoiding burnout. This content has been drawn directly from Lincoln’s Emerging Leaders training module which I know you’ll find useful. Please feel free to share it with your colleagues.
What does ‘resilience’ mean to you?
No doubt you’re familiar with the word ‘resilience’ and this often-used word may have many meanings to you, but there may be more to it than you realise.
While we often think of resilience as a mindset, or as a largely intangible process that takes place in our minds, there are actually four categories or domains of resilience – some of which may surprise you.
The First Domain of Resilience: Physical
This week, we’re going to look at the first domain of resilience — physical — and how you can utilise physical actions of resilience in your daily life and enjoy the real, tangible benefits that this will bring into your life…
So, how can we use our physical bodies and actions to cultivate more resilience in our lives and work?
Morning routine
Accomplishing a task after you wake up is a great way to keep yourself accountable and start your day right! Making your bed every morning is easily achievable and sets you up to tackle the next task.
Plan ahead
Allow yourself time in your daily and weekly schedule to get organised. This may mean arriving at work 15 minutes early to prepare for your day, planning meals so the kitchen is stocked and planning what tasks can and can’t be achieved each week.
Move your body
Exercise enhances brain function, reduces feelings of anxiety and depression, and improves sleep quality. Even just 30 minutes a day of movement can help you feel better and move better, supporting your lifelong health.
Take a break
Locking out time to rest and revitalise with short, regular breaks is one of the best ways to keep yourself productive long-term. A few minutes to meditate and breathe can work wonders, as well as a stroll in the sunshine on your lunch break.
Get some sleep
We all need 7-8 hours of sleep a night to remain healthy. Anything less than this and we interfere with our ultradian rhythm, leading to health problems and poor decision-making, so catch those zzz’s!
A few takeaways to think about:
How can you integrate one or more of these five simple hacks into your week ahead?
Are you already prioritising these, or did you realise you could do more?
Who is someone you could share this with today who might benefit from implementing a physical resilience hack or two?
Are you already prioritising these, or did you realise you could do more?
For even more information on how you can thrive in your veterinary practice, find out more at Lincoln Institute: The Veterinary Business Symposium – Your Key to Thriving in the New Normal
Monday 28 – Tuesday 29 August | The Hilton Surfers Paradise
Chris Gough is on a mission to empower business leaders and managers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to engage effectively with their people to create extraordinary results. The first half of Chris’ career was spent developing systems enabling him to create one of Australia’s most successful veterinary practice. Riverbank Animal Hospital, an ASAVA Accredited Hospital of Excellence, was benchmarked in 2015 as their top performing veterinary practice by recognised industry analysts. Chris joined Lincoln Institute as a student with Lincoln’s founder Paul Ainsworth in 2012. After completing Lincoln’s flagship Lead to Succeed program he was the first graduate invited to join Lincoln’s innovative mentoring and coaching program in 2015 and 12 months later he became a partner. Chris now heads up Lincoln’s talented Coaching Team, oversees Lincoln’s member benefits program, Lincoln Advantage and is also head of operations at Lincoln HQ.
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