Lynsey Sharp is one of Britain's top athletes, winning gold at the 2012 European Athletics Championship and silver at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. In this short video she shares her techniques and methods for being resilient, even when faced with the most challenging of circumstances.
Once you have viewed this video, you may wish to reflect on its content by considering the following questions:
- When faced with a difficult or challenging situation, how do you normally respond? What can you do better to deal with these events?
- What situations are you currently facing that are a test of your resilience? Which of the tips shared in the video will you use to help you overcome these?
- When you have suffered a setback or a disappointment, what methods or techniques have you used to positively come back from them? Do you feel these have been successful? If not, what do you think you can do differently in the future?
- Do you draw on the talents, strengths and abilities of others to help you with challenging projects or tasks? If no, consider the people available to you. How might you use them in this capacity?
- Are there individuals you can use to inspire you when you faced with a difficult challenge? Who are they and how do they motivate you?
