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💡SKILLS SPOTLIGHT
👀Resilience ≠ Just Toughing It Out

In STEM careers, resilience isn’t about gritting your teeth and pushing through—it’s about learning, adapting, and coming back smarter.

Every scientist, engineer, and analyst has faced a failed experiment, a scrapped project, or a “no” that stung. What sets resilient professionals apart isn’t perfection—it’s recovery.

Here’s how to strengthen your resilience muscle:
1️⃣Reflect After Setbacks
Instead of rushing past disappointment, take time to process what happened.
Ask: What worked? What didn’t? What can I control next time?
Reflection transforms experience into insight—and insight into progress.

2️⃣Reframe Challenges as Lessons
Failure is feedback. The next time something falls apart, swap “Why me?” for “What is this teaching me?”
That shift moves you from self-criticism to self-growth—and builds the adaptability every STEM leader needs.

3️⃣Lean on Support Systems
Resilience isn’t a solo project.
Find mentors, peers, or online communities that understand your challenges. Sharing the load isn’t weakness—it’s how you stay strong long-term.

💡Your Challenge This Week
Think of one recent setback. Write down:

• What happened

• What you learned

• How you’ll apply it next time

That’s resilience in action.