Your guide for building resilience

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Leadership // May 16, 2024

In today’s demanding workplaces, managers often find themselves navigating high-stress environments. From tight deadlines to evolving priorities, the pressure can be relentless. However, the ability to thrive amidst such challenges is not just a matter of endurance; it’s about building resilience.

 

Resilience is the capacity to adapt and bounce back in the face of adversity. As managers, cultivating resilience within ourselves and our teams is essential for maintaining productivity, well-being, and overall success. In this guide, we will explore practical strategies and techniques for fostering resilience in high-stress environments.

Understanding Resilience

Resilience is not a fixed trait but rather a skill that can be developed and strengthened over time. It involves a combination of mental, emotional, and physical factors that enable individuals to effectively cope with stress and adversity.

Key Components of Resilience:

Key Components of Resilience for Managers: Building Strength with OHA Wellness

Self-Awareness: Develop self-awareness by reflecting on your strengths, weaknesses, and stress triggers. Understanding your emotional responses and thought patterns is essential for building resilience. At OHA Wellness, we offer mindfulness practices and yoga to enhance self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

Adaptability: In today’s dynamic work environments, adaptability is crucial. Embrace change as an opportunity for growth, rather than a threat. Our Pilates and yoga classes at OHA Wellness promote flexibility and openness to new ideas, helping you navigate change more effectively.

Problem-Solving Skills: Equip yourself with effective problem-solving techniques by breaking down complex challenges and exploring creative solutions. Our wellness programs encourage a proactive approach to problem-solving, supported by meditation and acupuncture for mental clarity.

Building Support Networks: Strong support networks are vital during stressful times. Cultivate relationships with colleagues, mentors, and trusted advisors for guidance and emotional support. OHA Wellness fosters community through group classes and personalized wellness support.

Mindfulness and Stress Management: Introduce yourself to mindfulness and stress management techniques like deep breathing exercises, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation. Our comprehensive services, including yoga and acupuncture, help reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being.

At OHA Wellness, we are dedicated to helping you and your team build resilience and thrive in high-stress environments. Book your session today to start your journey toward a more resilient and balanced work life.

Practical Strategies for Managers

Enhance Team Resilience: Key Strategies for Managers

Lead by Example: Managers are crucial in setting the tone for team resilience. Demonstrate resilience through your actions by staying calm under pressure and maintaining a positive attitude in challenging situations. This sets a strong example and fosters a culture of resilience within your team.

Foster Open Communication: Cultivate a culture of open communication where team members feel comfortable expressing concerns, sharing feedback, and seeking support. Encourage honest dialogue about stressors and work collaboratively on solutions to address them effectively.

Provide Training and Resources: Invest in training programs and resources to equip managers with essential skills for managing stress and supporting their teams. Offer workshops on resilienceemotional intelligence, and conflict resolution to enhance leadership capabilities.

Prioritize Work-Life Balance: Promote work-life balance to boost resilience and well-being. Encourage managers to model healthy boundaries, prioritize self-care, and support flexible work arrangements to help employees manage stress effectively.

Celebrate Successes and Learn from Failures: Recognize and celebrate team achievements and individual efforts in overcoming challenges. Encourage a growth mindset where failures are viewed as opportunities for learning and improvement.

At OHA Wellness, we support managers in developing these essential skills through our resilience workshopsstress management programs, and mindfulness practices. Empower your team to thrive in high-stress environments with our comprehensive wellness solutions. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you and your team succeed.

CYNTHIA LENNOX

TEACHER

Hey there, 

My name is Cynthia & I am so excited to be joining the team here at OHA. I completed my 200hr teacher training in Bali in 2022 and I am absolutely bursting with excitement to share my teachings with the students of OHA. Since beginning my yoga journey many years ago, I have always gravitated towards the more spiritual, meditative & self reflective benefits of the practice. I have a huge passion for a vast array of yoga practice styles, however my heart really lies with a slower and more intentional practice. Don’t get me wrong, I still regularly crave a good & spicy vinyasa flow, but you can definitely always count me in for a replenishing restorative or a juicy yin class. 

I immediately resonated with what OHA wanted to bring to this city’s yoga community and I am beyond honoured to be one of their teachers as we gear up to open in March.

JASMINE REID

TEACHER

Jasmine’s yoga practice began over ten years ago. She was drawn to the discipline and movement that yoga provided and was inspired to create goals to overcome obstacles that were presented to her while on her mat. She easily incorporated classes into her daily routine and built a consistent practice by attending classes local to her in Toronto, Calgary, and Revelstoke before she pursued her teaching certification while living in Vancouver.

In Jasmine’s guided Vinyasa sessions, you will develop your yoga practice through continuous mindful movement while building strength and flexibility. A foundation of poses are used in each class to provide consistency to advance, while creative sequences provide the opportunity to explore. Each energizing class includes moments of restoration, guided meditation, and the opportunity for students of all levels and experience to learn something new. 

As a yoga instructor, Jasmine continuously develops and shares her passion for yoga while creating a safe and supportive community for students to explore their practice. She educates beyond the asana practice through balanced teachings to incorporate what is learned and achieved through yoga to all areas of your life – on purpose, with purpose.