"In workplaces, we hear it in phrases like 'She's so resilient' or 'We need to build more resilience in the team.' But, too often, resilience has been misunderstood. It's been equated with pushing through no matter what, absorbing endless pressure, and holding everything together without complaint. For many women, this definition has led to exhaustion, self-silencing, and burnout. It's time to redefine resilience not as endless endurance but as the ability to sustain yourself while you rise."
"True resilience isn't about ignoring the toll work takes. It's about noticing when you're stretched too thin and taking action to restore balance. It's not just bouncing back-it's learning how to bend without breaking. Resilience today looks more like: Setting boundaries so your workload is sustainable Asking for help and support when you need it Taking rest seriously, instead of treating it as a luxury Aligning your work with your values and purpose Building practices that protect your well-being every day"
"The old story of resilience Traditionally, resilience at work has meant "bouncing back" quickly and showing you can cope with whatever comes your way. Women have been celebrated for being strong, adaptable, and unshakable, even under relentless demands. But this version of resilience comes at a cost. It often asks women to: Carry impossible workloads without pushing back Stay silent about stress or exhaustion Hide the impact of personal responsibilities Prove their worth by being endlessly available"
Resilience has been misdefined as endless endurance, leading many women to exhaustion, self-silencing, and burnout. Traditional resilience celebrates quick recovery and stoic coping under relentless demands. That model often requires carrying impossible workloads, staying silent about stress, hiding personal responsibilities, and proving worth through constant availability. True resilience requires noticing when limits are reached and restoring balance. Practices include setting sustainable boundaries, asking for help, taking rest seriously, aligning work with values and purpose, and building daily habits that protect well-being. Resilience becomes the capacity to sustain oneself while growing rather than surviving.
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