Post by Kim Berknov

https://lnkd.in/ekrGYz3g Resilience in Everyday Life We live in an era defined by perpetual uncertainty. Pandemics, geopolitical tensions, inflation, extreme weather events, and cyber risks are now part of our daily reality, not exceptions. While not every crisis affects us directly, they change how we think and act and how much control we feel we have over our lives. In my contribution to the latest issue of 10xD Magazine, which focuses on mental health in healthcare, I explore resilience from a perspective that goes beyond traditional well-being narratives. In my view, mental stability is built not only through mindfulness, digital detox, or stress reduction techniques. It is also grounded in something far more practical: structure, routine, and the ability to remain capable of action when conditions become uncertain. At the core of this is self-efficacy, the belief that our actions can influence outcomes. Today, however, this sense of agency is under pressure. A constant stream of push notifications, crisis headlines, and uncertainty fatigue leaves many people feeling reactive rather than proactive. This is where resilience becomes very tangible. A structured daily routine: Charged devices. Essential medication at home. A basic emergency contact plan. Having a few days’ worth of food supplies is also helpful. These are not driven by fear, but by preparedness. Preparedness reduces cognitive load. It shifts us from reacting to acting. In real-life disruptions, such as a power outage on a winter evening, transportation breakdowns during extreme weather, or temporary payment system failures, even small levels of preparation can create calm, clarity, and the capacity to make decisions. Therefore, resilience is not only individual. It is also social. It exists within families, neighborhoods, and communities. Those who are prepared are often better positioned to support others when it matters most. This is not alarmism. Rather, it is about structured foresight, similar to insurance, financial planning, or preventive health. It also changes how we think about food, shifting the focus from consumption to continuity, routine, and stability. In the article, I make a simple yet important point. Mental health today is also about creating structures that enable action. Thank you to the 10xD team Prof. Dr. David Matusiewicz, Prof. Dr. Alexandra Jorzig, Prof. Dr. Jochen A. Werner, Dominik Matusiewicz and Diane R. Riedel for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation. #Resilience #MentalHealth #Healthcare #Leadership #Preparedness #10xD