MAY. 19, 2021
By Pantea Vahidi, RN, Corporate Wellness Advisor
Having watched patients in their most vulnerable times of pain and agony, I have been privileged to witness many of them find the courage and strength to rise above their circumstances. I have noticed that resilient people have certain traits and a mindset that sets them apart.
As a young girl, I first started observing how my parents responded to crisis. I grew up during a war that took over our lives for close to a decade. I watched how my parents implemented safety measures and took in the worries, but held a straight face. Looking back at those years I now see a pattern. I see how resilient people share certain characteristics. These common traits leave clues and teach us proven effective approaches on how to bend, but not break in the face of adversity.
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TORONTO, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - What characteristics do resilient people have? What can we learn from them to build a positive mindset and help us cope with life s challenges?
Janet Fanaki is a self-described Resilience Explorer and host of the
RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast.
Resilience Explorer Janet Fanaki is the host of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast. She interviews people around the world who are admired for their resilience. (CNW Group/RESILIENT PEOPLE)
In February 2020 she lost her 51 year old husband Adam to glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer. A people watcher, she spent much of her time doing just that in the waiting room of his surgery and treatments - wondering what makes some so strong in the face of adversity?
Staff at The Cumberland have qualified in a renowned training programme used by companies such as Amazon, Toyota and First Direct. Seventeen colleagues within the operations team at the building society have achieved the Lean Six Sigma qualifications, which focus on the processes within the businesses and finding ways to improve services. The training took place online due to Covid restrictions and has already led to colleagues identifying ways to make changes in the business to further improve service and value for its customers. Stephen Donne, head of operations at The Cumberland said the training had represented a significant investment for the building society, but had already demonstrated its worth.
STAFF at The Cumberland have qualified in a renowned training programme used by companies such as Amazon, Toyota and First Direct. Seventeen colleagues within the Operations team at the building society have achieved the Lean Six Sigma qualifications, which focus on the processes within the businesses and finding ways to improve services. The training took place online due to Covid restrictions and has already led to colleagues identifying ways to make changes in the business to further improve service and value for its customers. Stephen Donne, Head of Operations at The Cumberland said the training had represented a significant investment for the building society but had already demonstrated its worth.
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A collection of music written and recorded by 12 Livingstone residents will be launched at a free concert in Yeppoon on Saturday.
The ‘No Covers: Original Music by Resilient People’ CD contains 12 original songs by people who have faced depression, domestic abuse, physical disability, and mental health problems.
The songs were written at a songwriters’ workshop held over eight weeks in Yeppoon, funded by Carinity Education Rockhampton.
Workshop facilitator Narelle Schirmer said the songwriters “found their own voice” writing the songs, many of which expressed the difficulties in their lives.
“The resilience of these people, the camaraderie and feeling of trust to share their stories and their feelings was inspiring,” she said.