Blog Post 9
Emma Martin
Kira Newman educates her readers on how to build resilience in response to trauma or unexpected issues through her article, Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience. Newman states that the top five strategies include “changing the narrative, facing your fears, practicing self-compassion, meditating, and cultivating forgiveness” (Newman, 2016). These strategies are super important when it comes to communication ethics because it introduces a way to better yourself and help you find comfort and happiness in stressful situations, which overall benefits the people around you and the environment you are in.
The examples used throughout these strategies are super important for individuals in our society today, especially after the pandemic. A lot of people had to adjust to a new life and many faced struggles that they never expected to face so suddenly. From my own experience, I had to adjust to learning how to live with myself and find comfort in isolation from others. I unintentionally practiced Newman’s strategies such as journaling, practicing mindfulness and kindness towards myself when I would take my daily walks, taking the time to educate myself on how to handle intense emotions after stressful situations, and practicing exposure therapy by going to actual therapy and getting advice on how to navigate my thoughts and feelings. Overall, I see that these strategies definitely bettered me and I believe that others should also look for guidance from them because life is unpredictable and there will always be times when unexpected situations happen.
Hi Emma, I can relate to your experience regarding having to become adjusted to ways of life after the pandemic. I would agree with you on also unintentionally practicing Newman's strategies - even now when the issues surrounding the pandemic are not the ones that are at the root of my life currently. Would you say you practice(d) one of these strategies more than others when trying to become adjusted to new ways of life?
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ReplyDeleteYou did a great job of analyzing the Newman piece. Like you, I thought this was a fascinating piece that gives great advice about the different strategies to gain more resilience. I really enjoyed reading the article and thought it had a powerful impact, especially when looking at it through the lens of Covid-19. I too noticed that I had started to unintentionally practice some of Newmans strategies like journaling or trying to be more compassionate towards myself during a difficult time. I think that by utilizing these strategies you can start to better understand yourself and build your communication ethics within yourself and your daily life.