Use your resources

In psychology, the term "resource-oriented" refers to an approach that focuses on a person's strengths, abilities and positive characteristics. The deficits or problems remain in the background. This approach aims to identify and utilize a person's existing resources. In this way, your resources strengthen your resilience and promote positive change. Resources can include internal factors such as personal strengths and abilities as well as external factors such as social support and positive environmental conditions.

Internal resources are personal characteristics or skills, such as
- Self-confidence
- Resilience
- Problem-solving skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Creativity
- Intelligence
- Active, outgoing personality
- Social skills
- Self-efficacy, for example, belief in oneself and one's own abilities
- Positive self-esteem
- Ability to make decisions and take action
- Communication and conflict resolution skills
- Health literacy
- Visions, goals, ideas and future perspectives
- Attitudes and humor
- Relationship skills
- Professional knowledge
- Empathy

External resources refer to supportive factors in a person's environment, such as:
- Social support from family and friends
- Access to education and information
- Financial security
- Healthcare
- Positive work environment
- Spirituality and faith
- Values and norms
- Leisure and nature
- Fond memories

And what are your personal resources? Write them down and visualize them. Recognizing and establishing your own resources can help you to achieve your goals and lead a more fulfilling life. The resource-oriented approach is often used in therapies and counseling or in personal development. It helps people to find their own solutions and thus improve their quality of life.

Have fun analyzing and using your own resources!