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201. How to bounce back when work & life falls apart (our true story)

2025/6/2
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Al Elliott: 我认为在面对突发事件时，首先要承认震惊，允许自己感受负面情绪。我们原本期待在波斯尼亚享受夏季，但计划被打乱了。我们需要表达内心的感受，并达成共识。在短暂的停顿后，我们迅速确定了首要任务，并依靠直觉来判断什么是重要的。我们咨询了会计师和律师，确定了需要保护的未来，并寻求朋友的帮助。我们意识到解决这个问题很困难，因此寻求支持网络的帮助。我们需要灵活安排住宿，并在经济限制内找到解决方案。向支持你的人倾诉，可以减轻你的痛苦。建立有效的支持网络对于幸福和福祉至关重要。作为领导者，要帮助团队找出什么是重要和紧急的，并理解他们可能会感到不知所措。 Leanne Elliott: 我认为了解身体的生理反应也很重要，因为在威胁状态下，血液会从前额叶皮层流向杏仁核，导致情绪化和非理性。意识到生理反应可以帮助应对恐慌。确定优先事项后，有些需要严格执行，有些则需要灵活处理。职业关系也值得培养和维护。在经历令人震惊的变化时，速度非常重要。列出待办事项清单可以帮助你更好地控制局面，将想法写在纸上可以帮助你处理情绪，产生更连贯的想法。详细的待办事项清单可以帮助你度过难关。要灵活安排第一个月的住宿。让别人分担你的情绪，不是软弱的表现。大多数人都愿意帮助你，只要你能给他们一个理由。作为领导者，要帮助团队找出什么是重要和紧急的，并理解他们可能会感到不知所措。

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The episode recounts the hosts' unexpected experience of having to leave Bosnia & Herzegovina within 48 hours. It sets the stage for eight tips on building resilience in the face of unexpected changes and challenges, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the shock and prioritizing actions.
  • Forced to leave Bosnia & Herzegovina in 48 hours
  • Unexpected event caused by lawyer's error
  • Importance of daily resilience building
  • No theory, just practical advice

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🎙️ **Welcome Back to Truth, Lies & Work **

The award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

This week, Al and Leanne open up about their recent experience of having to leave Bosnia & Herzegovina within 48 hours — an abrupt move that turned their lives, business, and plans upside down.

From that real-life test of resilience, they share eight tips (plus a bonus) that helped them stay calm, adapt fast, and keep moving forward. No theory here — just honest insights and practical advice for anyone dealing with unexpected change.

🗝️ What We’re Talking About Today – How to navigate those gut-punch moments when plans fall apart – Why flexibility and small wins are your best friends in a crisis – The surprising upside of letting go of “perfect plans” – The power of leaning on your network and asking for help – How self-compassion isn’t fluffy — it’s essential – One bonus tip to help you prepare for the unexpected

💡 Key Tips From the Episode

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Acknowledge the shock — Accept it, don’t bury it.

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Prioritise immediate actions — What must be done today?

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Stay flexible — Let go of perfect plans, adapt fast.

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Lean on your support network — Don’t try to do it alone.

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Focus on what you can control — Stay steady by narrowing your focus.

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Don’t be afraid to break commitments — Boundaries over burnout.

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Self-compassion matters — Stress is real and human.

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Look for silver linings — Find growth in the chaos.Bonus: Small habits now can make the big shocks easier later.

🔗 Support With Mental Health and Well-being – Mind UK: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/) – Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123 or email [email protected]) – Mental Health at Work: https://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/)

💬 Connect with Al & Leanne – Truth, Lies & Work on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/) – Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/) – Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne/) – Email: [email protected]) – Book a call: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat)

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