Here's how you can maintain resilience in a high-stress mindfulness job.

Self care is oxygen for the soul. By making ourselves a priority. We are able to fill our cup. Then we can be there for our families, friends and the world. We are able to be our authentic selves. Without feeling drained of energy. Self care doesn't have to take a long time. It can also be free. Self care can be anything. Anything that brings you joy is self care. Some examples of self care drinking a cup of tea, dancing, having a salt bath.

Absolutely, prioritizing self-care is crucial for overall well-being. It allows you to maintain the energy and mental clarity needed to support yourself and others effectively. Engaging in regular mindfulness practices, staying physically active, and ensuring adequate rest are all integral components of a comprehensive self-care routine. By addressing your physical, emotional, and mental health, you build a strong foundation for resilience, enabling you to navigate challenges without depleting your inner resources. Taking care of yourself ultimately benefits everyone around you, as you can be more present, supportive, and effective in your interactions.

Set boundaries from the start of any job. This keeps you focused and doesn't allow for burnout. Remember you can always say no. I used to be a people pleaser and would say yes to anything and everything but then I thought hang on why and I doing this and not getting any thanks for it. That's when something clicked and thought I'm not doing this anymore. Have set boundaries and if people don't like it, tough. Its your body, your mind, you need to look after it.

Emotional awareness is the ability to understand and manage your emotions effectively. In a high-stress mindfulness job, where you are constantly interacting with others and facing challenging situations, emotional awareness is crucial for maintaining your well-being. By being attuned to your own emotions and those of others, you can respond thoughtfully and compassionately, rather than reacting impulsively. When you are aware of your emotions, you can pause before reacting and choose a more mindful response. This can help prevent conflicts, reduce stress, and foster stronger relationships with your colleagues and clients.

I absolutely love having support networks when at work. You can ask people to help you with anything and if they don't know, they will ask someone else. Support networks also may become friends as you are going through the same things whereas your loved ones might listen but wont fully understand about the job in hand. Its gets to bounce ideas off each other to.

In my high-stress job, I actively sought ways to quickly reduce stress. Learning about the impact of physical activity on my mood made a significant difference. Whether through exercise or journaling, continuous learning helped me identify my triggers and manage them better. I recognized my strengths and weaknesses, realizing I was contributing to some of my stress. Heavy weight training, in particular, helped me develop the internal strength that has greatly enhanced my resilience.

Adoptar mentalidad de aprendizaje y curiosidad , ayudará a fomentar resiliencia en el ámbito laboral. Algunas actividades específicas comprenden: 1.-Estar presente en el momento, sin que la mente divague al pasado o futuro. 2.-Prestar atención consciente a las tareas que se están realizando, evitando la multitarea. 3.-Adoptar una actitud de aceptación y apertura, sin juzgar. 4.-Dedicar unos minutos al día a ejercicios de respiración o meditación.

Reflect on your day before bed. Journal out your thoughts. I do this every night and it gives me a good head space to get quality sleep. You will be more resilient to things happening around you and will be able to keep lower stress levels because of the quality of sleep you are getting. Write your bad bits from today, good bits, what you like about yourself and one thing you are grateful for. My family do this every night to each other and its a great way to talk.

In a high-stress mindfulness role, maintaining resilience hinges on practicing what we preach. Begin each day with a grounding meditation to set a calm, focused tone. Throughout the day, employ brief mindfulness exercises—like deep breathing or mindful walking—to dissipate stress and renew your energy. Regularly reflect on the impact of your work to reconnect with your purpose and the value you bring to others. Embrace self-compassion, allowing yourself the same kindness and patience you advocate in your teachings. By integrating these mindfulness practices into your routine, you not only manage stress effectively but also model resilient behaviors, inspiring those you guide.

I think it’s a bit contradictory to discuss coping with high stress in a mindfulness job. While it's normal to experience some stress in any role, including those related to mindfulness—like dealing with demanding clients or episodic high pressure—prolonged high-level stress in a job that’s aimed, per se, to foster balance and harmony suggests the job might not truly be related to mindfulness anymore. If you find yourself in such a situation, it might be worth reevaluating the job’s alignment with mindfulness principles.

Remember, you're a guide, not a savior. Self-care and reflection are important, but it's easy to feel pressure to "fix" your clients. Instead, focus on being a supportive guide on their mindfulness journey. Their progress is theirs to own, and celebrating their efforts (big or small) is key. By letting go of the need to control the outcome, you'll find it less emotionally draining and allow yourself to focus on offering the best possible support.