Human resource state: techniques and exercises - how to enter the resource and preserve it

The article explains:

1. Internal and external human resources
2. The essence of the resource state
3. Main types of resource states
4. Where to start achieving a resource state
5. 7 ways to achieve a resourceful state
6. 7 tips for achieving a resourceful state
7. 4 recommendations for maintaining resource status

A resourceful state allows a person to live life, breathing deeply, enjoying all the gifts of the Universe. If we have the strength and desire to achieve something, then this is the main indicator that we are “in resource.”

In the age of modern technology, it is not difficult to find high-quality webinars or online groups led by psychologists that will help you achieve a resourceful state. However, in reality, each of us can get what we need on our own. Let's talk about this in more detail.

Internal and external human resources

All human resources are divided into internal, which are also called abilities, and external, which are also called capabilities. Their totality is aimed at achieving certain goals and performing actions. This could be work, training, meeting people, hobbies, etc.

Both external and internal resources are strongly interconnected. Opportunities support your talents and abilities, but it is well-developed abilities that allow you to restore all opportunities if they are missed for any reason. Despite a certain symbiosis of external and internal forces, a person needs to have some source of energy from the outside that will feed his internal resources.

Let us consider both resource states of a person in more detail.

1. Internal human resources

To put it simply, this is the internal state of a person, his world order, all his innate talents and experience accumulated over his life.

These resources usually include:

• Skills.
• Knowledge.
• Character.
• Habits.
• Peculiarities.
• Hobbies.
• Value system.
• Willpower.
• I believe.
• Mental and mental health.
• Experience.
• Self-esteem.
• Confidence.
• Erudition and intelligence.
• Outlook on life, etc.

The ability to overcome life's difficulties, make contact with others, develop your skills and increase your experience, achieve goals - all this relates to an internal resource state. In addition, it includes hidden potential and exceptional personality traits. If internal resources are well developed, then a person can easily overcome problems and difficulties, has stress resistance and inner strength. Otherwise, the person will be weak-willed, overly emotional and unable to overcome life’s difficulties. Such people give up immediately as soon as they encounter an insurmountable obstacle on their path; they have no goals or motivation.

2. External human resources

External resources include all those factors that make it possible to restore human energy from the outside world. Each person may have their own sources of strength, but a number of common principles can be identified:

• Family.
• Native.
• Friends.
• Colleagues.
• Films and TV series.
• Books.
• Hobby.
• Work and business.
• Internet friends.
• Classmates or classmates.
• Sports partners.
• Various connections.
• Favorite artists, etc.

Support from external resources is not always clearly expressed. Often we ourselves do not notice how we are filled internally, thanks to the above basics.

The main principle of external energy filling is to concentrate on what is there, and not on what is missing. Low-income people should focus their attention on supporting loved ones and relatives, and not on searching for rich acquaintances.

Reasons for the urgent need for internal resources

Let's look at examples of situations that require urgent replenishment of resources:

1. A person does not live the life he would like, experiences difficulties, tries to solve problems, but nothing works. He is tormented by thoughts that he is “walking in circles,” “marking time.”

   
   The essence of a person’s internal resources
   It would seem that you need to help him, give him what is missing to solve problems: money, work, opportunities, connections with someone. But, unfortunately, it works differently. As a rule, the internal resources of people in such situations are completely depleted. And if there is no internal resource, no external ones will help.

2. A person has unsolved problems, and he knows exactly how to solve them, what needs to be done, but still does nothing. He has absolutely no internal strength for this. In this situation, too, only the person himself can help himself, find ways to replenish resources and replenish them.
3. It seems to you that no one around you understands, sees the real you, does not appreciate your wonderful qualities and does not notice your talents. You try in every possible way to show yourself: you buy a certain car, dress appropriately, learn to present yourself correctly, but the result does not change. A wealthy person wants to draw attention to the fact that he is engaged in good deeds and charity.
   Women who have achieved great success at work and in their careers try their best to show what good housewives they are, how sweet and helpless they can be.
4. A person feels dissatisfied with himself, does not enjoy life, everything around him is wrong. No matter how much the environment says that he is great, he does his job well, everything is in order, the state of dissatisfaction does not disappear. This also speaks of moral exhaustion and lack of resources.

Main types of resource states

There must be balance in everything, including the human body, therefore the resource state is considered in the following complex:

• Physical well-being – health, strength, endurance and vigor.
• Psychological attitude – self-confidence, motivation, desire to achieve your goals.

Controversial attitude causes rest. There are times when work goes like clockwork and there is no need to interrupt; you complete your tasks quickly and efficiently. However, rest is a necessary part of flow work, since without it emotional burnout and physical loss of strength can occur.

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It often happens that it is not possible to normalize your resource state. In addition to lack of motivation and energy, there may be other factors that negatively affect effective work, such as stressful situations, illness and fatigue, or lack of financial stability. How can you bring your resource state to balance? There are several ways.

How to enter a resourceful state: 5 techniques for women and men

Many specialists - psychologists, coaches, NLP practitioners - do not need advice on how to restore a resourceful state. They just live in it. They also know the secrets of creating a resource state in seconds. They tune in to the desired wavelength and solve assigned tasks productively.

Everyone can learn this.

1. Anchoring is a quick restoration of a resource state based on fixed emotions and events. We’ve already talked about anchors , so everyone can make a positive impression of the necessary sensations.
2. Modeling is the use of resource state energy in advance. Live as if you are already successful, rich and effective. Don't complain. Move forward. Smile. Create a better model of yourself and draw strength from there.
3. Rest as a way to restore and replenish resource status. Physical health is a complete reboot. Travel, walks, hobbies, physical activity and enough sleep. Any plan should include weekends and fasting days. Don't forget this.
4. Setting goals. The resource state in quarantine is melting before our eyes. Therefore, we set goals – long-term, and most importantly, short-term. Specific completed tasks inspire confidence and lay the foundation for moving forward.
5. Small steps. A method similar to the previous one to ensure resource status. Movement towards any goals should be carried out in small steps - mini-actions. The visible result inspires, which is what is needed to replenish the resource.
6. Meditations. They always help. Musical tracks and special exercises are aimed at clearing the head of various thoughts and creating a positive mood.

We figured out how to find a resource state, but how to preserve it for a long time?

Where to start achieving a resource state

First of all, you need to understand what exactly brought you into a state of imbalance. For example, these could be:

• Attempts to establish control over all areas of life, both one’s own and those of loved ones.
• Feelings of anxiety, guilt and responsibility.
• Self-devaluation and low self-esteem.
• Psychological problems from the past and blocks.

This can also include wasted time, such as watching too much TV or being stuck on the phone.

Lost resources are well compensated by a day dedicated to your desires, be it reading a book, taking care of yourself and your body, going on a date or spending time with your child. Creative activities, such as drawing or knitting, are great for restoring energy.

You need to remember the sensations that you experience during these activities, and in moments of burnout, remind yourself of this. This will help you get active and, at a minimum, finish your work.

Techniques: how to gain and maintain a resourceful state

How to return and stay in a resourceful state - simple and effective techniques that do not require special knowledge:

1. Preparations for future affairs. Everything is simple here: we create the mood for active or mental activity in advance. This can be a pre-created report form that opens immediately after you boot your computer in the morning. Sportswear prepared in the evening for a morning run. Peeled vegetables for future lunch.
2. 100 achievements and successes. When your mood rapidly drops to zero, you can bring yourself back to tone with a list of success. Just write 100 achievements for any period - even the smallest ones. The production of the joy hormone serotonin will return the resource state to normal.
3. Alternate between your favorite and necessary things. Pleasant tasks will invigorate you and return you to work. Checked!
4. Avoid emergency situations. Planning taking into account Covey squares will help you distribute tasks according to importance and urgency and get everything done without unnecessary fuss and nerves.
5. Keep your focus. Stay mindful and avoid distractions. A little practice and you can do it!

We can talk about the resource state for a long time. But you can limit yourself to simple advice: catch the feeling of “flow” at least once. Fix it with any anchor (smell, music, action) and experience positive feelings of energetic strength at any time when you need it.

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What factors prevent you from achieving a resourceful state?

Sometimes we ourselves create obstacles to entering a resource, and not external circumstances. Here are some personality factors that need to be tamed.

1. Limiting beliefs. We program ourselves for failure by assessing the environment and the chances of success in a negative way. The reason for this is children's complexes imposed by parents and peers. Self-doubt also develops in abusive relationships. Try to find and work out the cause of tightness and uncertainty on your own. If you can’t do this on your own, consult a psychologist.
2. Perfectionism. Striving for the ideal causes dissatisfaction with yourself, and the fear of failure dominates you. Even when you decide to do something, you constantly improve the final product and are never satisfied. There is nothing to talk about any resource in such conditions. Learn to relax and allow yourself to make mistakes.

Events and states that consume internal resources

To understand how and where to find internal resources, you must first understand what depletes them:

• low self-esteem, dissatisfaction with oneself and one’s life;
• feeling of guilt before someone or before one’s own conscience;
• total control over loved ones, the desire to decide everything for them (children, husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend);
• problems and blocks from childhood;
• psychological trauma.

These are not all options; in fact, there are many more. Even such simple and harmless activities as surfing the Internet/social networks or watching useless TV programs or TV series drain resources.

Events and states that consume internal resources

Those things that lift your spirits and bring you joy and pleasure can fill you with resources. For some, this is creativity (singing, dancing, drawing, etc.), for others, meditation, reading books, sports, self-care procedures, whatever.

Remember how happy you were as a child, running barefoot on the grass and jumping rope. Do not deny yourself pleasure, have fun with children or even without children, give free rein to your feelings.

And most importantly, you need to understand what suits you best to replenish your resource, what fills you with internal energy, and resort to these actions when necessary.