Rethinking resilience: Why you need friends in a World focused on inner strength – Sarah Green Carmichael

In a world obsessed with personal resilience, a prevalent misconception prevails — that resilience is rare and primarily internal. Contrary to this, most people rebound from life's challenges, often with external support. Kimberley T. Johnson, a clinical psychology Ph.D. candidate, challenges the one-dimensional view of resilience, emphasising the crucial role of external resources. Business gurus, however, offer only half the toolbox, overlooking radical changes that may be necessary for true resilience. The narrative of digging deeper overshadows the need for systemic changes in policies and work culture.

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You Don't Need More Resilience. You Need Friends. And Money.: Sarah Green Carmichael

By Sarah Green Carmichael

Resilience has become big business. Airport bookstores bristle with paperbacks explaining "why some flourish while others fold" or promising to help you develop "unbeatable" levels of "mental toughness." TED talks, podcasts and social media posts offer the three (or five) traits of resilient people, from optimism to grit to a growth mindset.

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