What differentiates those who thrive in hard times from those who suffer? What does it take to develop the resilience needed to survive – to thrive, even – in hard times?

Our current economic downturn is throwing up tough challenges for many people. At the same time, others are clearly thriving. This week I’ve been writing the main article for my newsletter, focussing on the subject of what it takes to thrive in hard times.

I’ve been drawing on various sources – from research to direct observation – to answer this question. I’m aware just how diverse the response to the recession is amongst friends, colleagues, people in public life as well as amongst those with whom I work in coaching partnership.

In the coming days I’ll be sharing ideas from my article and building on them here on this blog. It’s one thing to know what it takes to thrive, but quite another to fill the gap if you don’t – yet – have what it takes. This is an opportunity I look forward to along with your comments.

And if you’re not thriving, why not treat yourself to a coaching “stock take”? This can be a way of stepping back to distinguish the wood from the trees. If you’d like to find out more please drop me a line at dorothy@learningforlifeconsulting.co.uk.

Meantime, enjoy your weekend.