4 powerful ways you can make yourself more resilient  now

4 powerful ways you can make yourself mora resilient now4 powerful ways you can make yourself more resilient nowWhen it comes to trauma, why do people who start out with the same injury end up with different responses? Why are some people more resilient?Two women are molested as teenagersone is a survivor who confronts herbei abuserwith purpose and conviction. The other remains stuck asa victim thirty-six years after the incident. One sends a powerful message to her abuser on the witness standthe other crumbles into a puddle of tears.We know some people are more resilient to trauma and adversity than others. How and why?Mindsets like positive thinking, self-compassion, and gratitude can all be developed when things are going good. They can also be developed when things go bad. Resilience is different, though, because we need challenges to develop it. Its essential to get knocked down so we can learn how to pick ourselves up and move ahead.One of the eternal facts of life is that setb acks, challenges, and obstacles are part of every endeavor. So, we have plenty of opportunities to make ourselves more resilient. We truly canlearn as we go.Here are 4 powerful ways you can make yourself more resilient - now1. Gain Control Over Negative ThoughtsI watched as my Grandmothers cranky horse stretched out his neck, bared his teeth, and bit down on her left breast so hard that she had to have a mastectomy. But she was resilient- she knew while she couldnt control everything that came her way, she could absolutely control her response to it.And that changes everything.One of the most common reactions to a negative event is to ask,Why me? While its a logical question to ask, it gets me nowhere.Nip that sorry-ass response as soon as it rears its ugly head. People who feel sorry for themselves tend to catastrophize their situation as if they are the only ones whos been dealt a bad hand.When we gain control over our negative thoughts, they no longer have power. We can observe them, develop themental toughnessto change them, and move through our challenge. Resilience happens when we learn how tosurvive wellwhen confronted with adversity, which actually produces psychological growth. Whether a person hangs in or gives up during tough times depends on their ability to bounce back.How To Make It Work For You If youre a parent, dont coddle your kids. Let them fend for themselves because you wont always be there to make it all better. If youve already developed a mentality of victimhood, shift your attitude. In her bookWhat Doesnt Kill You Makes You Stronger,Maxine Schnall compares the two mentalities this way (paraphrased)A victim asks how long it will take to feel good - a survivor decides to feel good even if things are elend so great.A victim doesnt move past the hurt - a survivor puts one foot in front of the other and moves on.A victim wallows in self-pity - a survivor comforts others who have experienced the same trauma.A victim is jealous of someone elses success - a survivor is inspired by it.A victim focuses on the pain of loss - a survivor remembers the joys in life.A victim seeks retribution - a survivor seeks redemption.And most of all, a victim argues with life - a survivor embraces it.2. Examine The Deeper WoundWhile no one welcomes trauma, adversity, or setbacks, we all need to learn how to cope with them. Many look at negative events as a reminder of personal failures from the past and let those memories hijack their best efforts to be resilient and successful.Self-awareness will allow you to identify the original injury so you can gain proper perspective on your reaction to your current situation. Often, we do notlage realize how a failure can awaken tender memories from our past that unconsciously take us all the way back to our devastation when we didnt get to play with the red ball in the playground. It might be necessary to examine those deeper wounds to understand why its hard to move forward with resilience and the right attitude.It takes courage to look inwardly into the darkest part of your personality. We all contain bits of light and dark we all contain bits of gold and lead.How To Make It Work For You Get to know who you are, what makes you tick, and what pushes your buttons. Not all childhood memories will be pleasant, but toughen up. Resilient people dont allow painful past emotions and experiences to influence how they respond to todays stressors. If you cant move past the memory of a negative event on your own, see a counselor.3. Find The Benefits Of Past Challenges And FailuresIts easy to say, learn from your failures, but it can be very difficult to see the benefits of past trauma and adversity. Its hard work, so youll need to dig deep to find them. No one gets a pass on life.Shit happens. Life is hard. Pain is inevitable. Growth is optional.Weve all had to learn how to turn shit into sugar. Scars from lifes battles are the places where we are the toughest and our skin is t he thickest. Do not let those experiences slip away before youve had the chance to learn all they have to teach you.How To Make It Work For You If the emotions are still tender, you may need to let them sit for a while. Otherwise, write a list of all you learned from past negative events. Remember, the benefit may be a deeper appreciation for another person or what you learned about yourself. Dont shy away from listing the discovery of a personal weakness (or strength) as a benefit learned from a past challenge. Ask questions likeWere there, or will there be, any positive outcomes that result from this situation?What did you learn about yourself? Is there something you need to work on?In what ways are you better off than when you started?What did you learn about how to be smarter the next time?How did you grow and develop as a result of this situation?4. Nurture Spirituality And Important RelationshipsResilience is something that is built over time. People who are more open to chang e and have a more positive outlook on life tend to be more resilient.The World Health Organizationhas found that religion, personal beliefs, and spirituality give people a sense of purpose and value. Trauma can take us deeper into the spiritual world, and in turn, spirituality has been found to produce post-traumatic growth.Researchwith Army National Guard Special-Forces used theHeadington Institute Resilience Inventoryin a recent test. They discovered that people who responded with statements like My life is enriched by my spiritual beliefs produced biomarkers (DHEA) that counter the effects of stress and trauma.This research was complimented by the work ofSeeman, Dubin, and Seemanwho found that meditation also enhanced biomarkers that would lead a Special Forces member to have an increased level of physiological and psychological resilience.Other researchconfirms that it is critical to stay close to people who will support and encourage you. If you do not have strong connections w ith a core group of friends or family, take the time to do so.Important relationships with honest friends remind us that were not alone and that all of us struggle. Talk out your fears and concerns. Once you do, you may find that people who exude the outward appearance of confidence and success have the same fears and concerns that you do.How To Make It Work For You Take the time to develop spiritual, physical, and social support. Do it now. Dont wait for trauma, setbacks, or adversity to show up before you start. This includes developing a proper relationship with yourself- make healthy lifestyle choices that remind you that youre a priority.Thisarticlewas originally published onLaRaeQuy.

Dawn of the Lithium-Ion Battery Era

Dawn of the Lithium-Ion Battery Era Dawn of the Lithium-Ion Battery Era Dawn of the Lithium-Ion Battery EraAuthor Peter Gibson, Director of Sales, LG Chem Energy Storage SystemsCan technologies first discovered mora than two centuries ago have the potential to make dramatic and far-reaching changes to todays manufacturing and service industries? The surprising answer is Yes and the disruptive impact advanced batteries will have on both manufacturing and service industries are only now being realized, creating many business and career opportunities for todays engineers.The humble battery has been around since the days of Benjamin Franklin in the mid-eighteenth century. Were all familiar with lead acid and nickel cd cells, but these do not possess the energy densities or cycle life required for mora challenging applications, such as those found in electric or hybrid vehicles, or electric grid support services where more frequent cycling is a basic requirement. Since Sony launched the lithium-ion battery 25 years ago, there have been relatively rapid advances in the technology such that in its January 16-22, 2016, edition, The Economist magazine said In one form or another, the lithium-ion battery is the technology of our time.Driven by the need to comply with emissions targets, global vehicle OEMs have increased the number of (hybrid electric vehicles) HEV, (plug-in-electric vehicles) PHEV and (electric vehicles) EV (collectively commonly referred to as xEV) platforms in their product ranges. To enable market penetration, battery vendors have had to deliver systems with superior performance (cycle life, degradation, etc.) and lower costs. Lithium-ions high energy densities, both by volume and mass, have made it the chemistry of choice for the majority of automotive applications where both size and weight are critical. Battery suppliers have been successfully finding ways to deliver better batteries at lower price points to achieve greater market competitiveness for xEV products.Increasing adoption of lithium-ion batteries in the automotive market is one of the key influencers behind the surge of interest in deploying lithium-ion batteries for a wide range of stationary applications, from the modest kWh-scale residential battery to multi-hundred MWh energy storage systems for grid applications. Independent developers of energy storage projects and large electric utilities understand that advances required by automotive OEMs to achieve greater vehicle range (with batteries that are durable and uncompromisingly safe, and at costs that need to dramatically reduce if xEVs are to be sold at prices comparable with gasoline vehicles) present an opportunity for batteries to be used for a wide range of grid-connected applications.Grid applications typically fall into two distinctly different segments short duration, power-centric and longer duration, energy-centric. Power-centric applications are those where a battery must respond very quickly to c hanges in charge/discharge levels with the ability to deliver rated power for periods of 12-30 minutes, as is required for grid ancillary services such as frequency regulation. Energy-centric applications require batteries to charge/discharge for periods of 1 hour or more, typically up to 4 hours, for capacity resource needs. Lithium-ion batteries are being used today to provide cost-effective solutions for power and energy applications, with certain lithium chemistries having characteristics that lend themselves more to power or energy. There are other chemistries such as high temperature sodium, aqueous ion, and various flow battery chemistries, but lithium-ion is todays preferred solution and is often specified in customers RFPs, primarily because of the expected improvements in performance and cost as a result of the technology being adopted by two large industries automotive and electric supply services. As the incumbent battery technology for xEVs, its difficult to see lithium -ions dominance fading in the near- or mid-term.Growth in the market for grid applications is dependent on several factors. Costs need to continue to fall costs of battery-only DC blocks, excluding the DC/AC inverter, have fallen by 70% in the past 3-4 years, and are expected to reduce a further 40% in the next 3-4 years. There have to be changes in regulatory policy so that the advantages of fast-acting batteries versus todays conventional generators used for ancillary services can be properly compensated. Utilities need to become confident in the reliability of this new technology before using batteries as parte of their integrated resource planning analyses. And theres the rather interesting dilemma on whether a battery is part of a utilitys generation or wires (transmission and distribution) business its an asset that crosses a long-established divide within a utilitys operationsAs with any early-stage technology in an evolving market where the rules are still in development, t he challenges and opportunities for early career engineers are immense. Many of the challenges relate to mechanical engineering disciplines such as optimizing battery system life and performance through enhanced thermal management design of battery modules and rack systems for ease of installation and servicing configuring battery systems so they become more of a product than a bespoke solution for each project and designing automotive battery packs so they easily can be used in stationary applications at the end of the vehicles life.Battery energy storage technologies for grid applications are at a very early stage in their evolution. They are competing with traditional technologies that have been used for more than one hundred years. Yet, within less than 10 years of development, lithium-ion systems secured orders from utilities in California in an open competition with conventional fossil-fueled alternatives for grid operations support. This was, in my opinion, the moment when th e dawn of the lithium-ion era truly began.

Quality Processing Laboratory Technician Job Description

Quality Processing Laboratory Technician Job DescriptionQuality Processing Laboratory Technician Job DescriptionQuality Processing Laboratory Technician Job DescriptionThis quality processing laboratory technician sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.Quality Processing Laboratory Technician Job ResponsibilitiesVerifies product compliance to quality standard by maintaining equipment monitoring production.Quality Processing Laboratory Technician Job DutiesMaintains computerized scale system by keeping units operational and current with formulations monitoring and verifying records.Maintains factory processes and procedures to standard by using statistical methods for monitoring and charting notifying production supervisor of noncompliance.Prepares experimental plan projects by mixing test batches i n laboratory banbury or mill method.Releases materials by evaluating all results and visual inspection methods determining status of nonshippable or usable material.Maintains quality service by following organization standards.Maintains stock of forms and spare parts by verifying inventory of items notifying laboratory manager when items are needed.Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and legal regulations.Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing publications.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Quality Processing Laboratory Technician Skills and QualificationsQuality Focus, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Supply Management, Statistical Analysis, Analyzing Information , PC Proficiency, Data Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Calibration, Productivity, System AdministrationEmployers Post a job in minutes to reach candidates everywhere. Job Seekers Search Qu ality Processing Laboratory Technician Jobs and apply on now. Find out more abouthow to hireRecruiting a New Hire if You Havent Hired in a WhileInterviewing Gaffes and Recruiting DisastersMaintain a Legal Hiring Process