Do you often encounter situations like this: your boss suddenly gives you a major task and requires you to complete it in a short period of time. What is your first reaction? Complain, anxious, panic, or calm, think, and act? Did you know that your reaction actually reflects your adversity quotient, also known as AQ? What is AQ? Why is it important to your workplace viability? Keep reading and you will find some amazing facts!
What is AQ ‘Adversity Quotient’?
AQ, the full name is Adversity Quotient, which is translated as adversity quotient in Chinese. It is a person’s ability to think, deal with and endure when facing difficulties in life. The higher your AQ, the better you are able to adapt to and overcome adversity, and the more successful you are in the workplace. The lower your AQ, the easier it is for you to be defeated by adversity and the harder it is for you to gain a foothold in the workplace.
Dr. Paul Stoltz, who proposed the concept of AQ, divided people into three types based on AQ:
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Quitters: Easier to be hit, less motivated to solve problems, have a strong sense of helplessness, and give up easily.
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Campers: Ready to face challenges but unable to persevere. They prefer a comfortable life. They tend to be timid when encountering negative experiences. They prefer a smooth life.
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Climbers: Face challenges proactively, do not give up before reaching the goal, face challenges head-on without losing hope.
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How to exercise your AQ?
Which one do you think you are? If you are not sure, you can use the following four steps to exercise your AQ and improve your workplace survivability:
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Observe reactions to adversity. You can use the ‘cognitive triangle’ to understand the relationship between your thoughts, emotions and behaviors to see whether you act emotionally or rationally. Write down your reactions to help you understand your cognitive circuits.
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Explore difficult situations and take responsibility. You can rate the difficulty of the event from 1 (easy) to 10 (difficult), analyze the cause of the event, and evaluate the scope of what you can bear or solve. Don’t put all the blame on others or the environment, and don’t regard yourself as victim.
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Analyze the dilemma and obstacles that affect your ability to move forward. You can understand your mentality and see if you have some negative thoughts, such as ‘Why me again?’, ‘Why am I so bad’, etc. These thoughts will affect your behavior and make you miss opportunities to solve problems. . You need to challenge your cognition and replace it with more positive thoughts, such as ‘This is an opportunity’, ‘I can learn new things’, etc., so that you can be more motivated to act.
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Start taking action. This is the easiest and most difficult step, you have to put your plan into action without procrastinating or giving up. You can use the 1 to 3 rule to encourage yourself. Whenever a negative thought occurs, think of three things you did well. You can also seek help in a timely manner. Asking for help from others is not a sign of cowardice, but a sign of mastery of your own abilities. You must make good use of resources to deal with problems and do not fight alone.
Through these four steps, you can exercise your AQ and improve your workplace survivability, so that when you encounter difficulties, you will not be a giver or a camper, but a climber, bravely meet the challenges and achieve your goals. The goal!
Conclusion
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