Remodelling, part two: how it goes - it never works out as planned. Six weeks to go before my new kitchen arrives. SIX (!!!!!!) weeks!!! Honestly, I can do without a lot of things, but the cooker, fridge & co? Well, at least the washing machine is still there and washing up works reasonably well with a temporary solution. What's more, I now always have a reason to cook for myself. And the anticipation for the kitchen increases practically by the hour. So, what was I just getting excited about?
Basically, nothing - and this brings us to the topic of self-efficacy - translates as much as the resilience of the soul and the belief in one's own competences. It's a phenomenon: how is it that some people fall on their feet again and again, get up, quickly straighten their crown and carry on - often even stronger than before?
What doesn't kill us makes us tougher
We probably all know someone who we think is particularly resilient. Maybe it's ourselves. It could be our closest friend or our work colleague. There's a phrase that comes to mind: what doesn't kill us makes us tougher. There's a lot to that. Because if you have learnt to deal with difficulties, you won't be thrown off course so quickly. It is the conviction that you can master a situation with your own strength. This also has a positive effect on stress regulation, both physically and mentally.
Now I'm especially curious about myself and what's in store for me. Six weeks of training for my self-efficacy. At best, I show myself from a creative and flexible side. My minimum requirement, however, is to simply "give it a go". That should be manageable!