"Et hätt noch immer jot jejange" – or: Why you are stronger than you think!
Think back for a moment: When did you overcome a real challenge – not dramatic, but intense enough to concern you? And then: you mastered it. That's where your superpower lies.
Realize what helped you then: What resources, skills, and supporters were at your side? What did you learn about yourself? If you recognize this, it becomes clear – you can not only deal with setbacks. You grow from them.
How it works:
Take a few minutes and answer the following questions in writing – concretely, honestly, benevolently:
Which of your strengths and resources helped you?
Which of your character traits were particularly useful?
Who or what gave you strength?
What did you learn about yourself?
Did anything positive come out of this crisis?
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Why this exercise works:
Optimism is a pillar of resilience – it gives us the inner conviction that we can actively tackle challenges. But our brain often plays tricks on us: as soon as a crisis is over, we tend to suppress or trivialize what we have experienced. We internally check it off – and in doing so, we forget what strengths and strategies helped us.
But what happens when the next challenge comes? This exercise helps you to consciously look back and analyze: What did you learn? Who or what supported you? Which of your skills were crucial?
By making yourself aware of these insights, you lay the foundation for your next superheroine moment. This way, you navigate difficult phases with more confidence and clarity – because you know you can master them.
Your extras
- Acceptance: There is no human life without crises and setbacks.
Health: Optimism helps against stress and alleviates negative emotions – this protects your mental and physical health.
Learning: Optimistic people always look for opportunities to develop themselves further during difficult phases and to learn for the future.
Attractive: Optimism attracts other people and makes them happy to help you.
Tips for your reflection:
Be specific: Pick a specific situation – but please not a traumatic event.
No self-criticism: Forget "What could I have done better?". It's about "What was helpful?"
Focus on the positive: What did you learn about yourself? What new doors have opened?
Future outlook: How can you use these learnings for yourself in the future?
Optimism with substance
Optimism does not mean smiling away problems. It means: You acknowledge reality, assess risks – and still believe that you can find solutions.
Optimism motivates you to act actively – even when it's difficult.
Conclusion: Drawing optimism for the future from past crises
Looking back, you will find many life stages that were anything but easy. With a conscious look in the rearview mirror, you can make it clear to yourself that you can also draw on your strengths in the future when you need them. If that's not good news!
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Questions & Answers
What if I can't think of any "big" challenges right away?
No stress – it doesn't have to be a life crisis! Even smaller phases where you pushed through count. Think about career changes, family chaos, health hurdles, or emotional dry spells. If you mastered them: it counts!
What's the point if the next crisis looks completely different?
Good question – and yes, every challenge is unique. But: Your resources, your attitude, your way of dealing with pressure? They remain. And that's exactly what you train with this exercise. Remember: It's not about the recipe, but about your inner strength.
I tend to talk myself down – how can I stop that?
That's exactly why writing things down is so powerful! Instead of downplaying the moment, give your experiences space. When you recognize what you've already achieved, you can see yourself more fairly (and lovingly). This isn't an ego show – it's self-respect.
Laura Bierling – Coach, Mediator, Resilience Trainer
As a coach, I support people in gaining clarity about their desires and developing inner strength. I know how challenging it can be to reconcile one's own needs with career, family, and expectations. With Daylista, I want to encourage women to consciously shape their forties and fifties – with self-confidence, lightness, and courage for change.
