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  1. How can you maintain your resilience?
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    1. Resilience in the workplace

Resilience in the workplace

One of the ways to improve personal resilience in the workplace is to create small SMART goals every step of the way in your recovery. SMART goals are defined as being specific, measurable, achievable, results-focused, and time-bound.

Creating these types of goals will allow you to experience accomplishment and success, and help you avoid becoming overwhelmed by large plans. Be sure to acknowledge and appreciate all of your achievements as you work towards your larger goal.

  • The Canadian Mental Health Association has developed a program to help employers and employees understand and address mental health issues at work. For more information about personal stories, videos, supports and strategies check out the Mental Health Works site.

There are also small things that you can do on a daily basis to help maintain balance. For example:

  • Take small breaks, as your work structure allows
  • Get up and stretch
  • Spend coffee breaks and lunch with co-workers away from your desk