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There are people whose optimism knows no bounds. Even during the current coronavirus crisis, they have no difficulty facing and accepting the situation. This inner strength is also called resilience. "It is a kind of mental immune system – and everybody can strengthen this immune system", says Dieter Studer, who works as a prevention management specialist at SWICA and has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.

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The seven factors of inner strength

Resilience is based on seven pillars, all of which are closely interlinked. The pillars are: optimism, acceptance, solution orientation, mindfulness, self-responsibility, network orientation and future orientation.

Resilient people look positively into the future; in other words they have a healthy optimism. When changes happen, they look for possible positive effects. During the coronavirus crisis, for example, they have been using their time constructively to launch new projects or try out new sports (SWICA supports more than 100 online offerings). Even if things don't turn out as they would like them to, they don't bury their heads in the sand. Instead, they keep going over any hurdles that life places in their way.
Resilient people direct their energy towards the things they can change and accept things and situations that can't be changed. They let go of the past.
Resilient people have clear goals and pursue them without allowing themselves to become discouraged. But they also know when to abandon a goal they have set themselves. Resilient people are open to suggestions and think outside the box.
Mindful people have good self-perception. They focus their awareness on the here and now. This improves their concentration and significantly reduces stress levels. Incidentally, SWICA supports its customers by contributing up to 600 francs towards mindfulness courses run by BMBSR or TLEX. You can find out more here.
Resilient people know that they can change themselves and things around them for the better through their behaviour. They are not victims; they shape their own lives. Everyone who tries out new things inevitably make mistakes – even people with special talents.
Friendships have a positive influence on our perception of stress and even on cardiovascular diseases. Good friendships can be a source of strength in difficult times. As an African proverb says: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, you have to go with others.
Resilient people not only have a vision of the future, they also have concrete goals in life – from daily goals to annual goals.

How can I strengthen my resilience?

"If you want to strengthen your resilience, you should take a look at your personal balance of stresses and resources", says Dieter Studer. As soon as you identify an imbalance, you should start building up your resources. "Whether this is done through hobbies such as nature, family, friendships and sport varies from person to person and is an aspect of self-management." The following tips can help you to strengthen your resilience.

 

See things are they really are
Are you deeply worried? Are you plagued by anxiety? Then ask yourself the following three questions:

  • What's the worst that can happen?
  • What's the best that can happen?
  • What's the thing that's most likely to happen? (based on experience)

"These questions help to make diffuse anxieties easier to grasp and then address in a practical way," said Dieter Studer. Maybe you've had to shut your business down because of coronavirus and now you're worried about your finances? Then find out more about the support that the government has pledged to provide and how to access it. "Distracting yourself can also be useful, through singing for instance. You could write your own raps for example or play number games or solve arithmetic problems."

 

SWICA supports you with exclusive services and benefits


Online training for SWICA customers


A crisis like the current coronavirus crisis can have significant psychological impacts. With the online training, which is carried out by psychologists and / or psychiatrists from telemedicine santè24,, SWICA customers can use the online training to work on their psychological symptoms and develop solutions for them. The training teaches techniques that can be used to resolve situations. It is also about how to deal with situations over which one has no control and which trigger difficult emotions. Customers can work through the training independently. The santé24 psychologist and/or psychiatrist will remain in contact with you during the online training.


Or do you need psychological counselling?


Perhaps you're worried or fearful about coronavirus? Isolation, a difficult home-working environment or other uncertainties can be very stressful. SWICA offers its customers free psychological counselling from doctors and psychologists at the santé24 telemedicine service. Call santé24 to arrange a counselling appointment.

santé24 – your Swiss telemedicine service

Phone +41 44 404 86 86

Here you can find a selection of SWICA-recognised courses

Here you can find a selection of SWICA-recognised live-streaming courses
  • TLEX Institute: mindfulness and resilience training, and coaching for mindfulness training
  • Athayoga: livestreaming yoga
  • Anjali: live-streaming yoga and pilates
  • Popupyoga: livestreaming yoga
SWICA-recognised benefits relating to exercise, wellbeing and nutrition
SWICA supports more than 100 courses and a wide range of health promotion offers. These include fitness training, personal coaching, dance workouts, memberships of gyms, swimming pools and climbing facilities, health courses, preventive healthcare programmes, nutritional advice, memberships of selected sports clubs and much more. Here you can find information about SWICA benefits and SWICA-recognised partners and providers.
Activities for health promotion and preventive healthcare (PDF)
Directory of fitness centres
Directory of course instructors
Directory of dance schools
Because health is everything

Physical fitness, a balanced diet and wellbeing are important elements in a healthy lifestyle. That's why SWICA supports your personal commitment in all areas of health with annual contributions of up to 800 francs under the COMPLETA PRAEVENTA and OPTIMA supplementary insurance plans.

Incidentally, supplementary insurance always provides valuable additional benefits above and beyond those available under basic insurance. It can be taken out with SWICA at any time, regardless of which insurer currently provides your basic insurance. .

SWICA is there for you

The SWICA team would be happy to assist you online or by phone if you have questions about benefits or require personal advice. Call free of charge on 0800 80 90 80 . We look forward to hearing from you.

#StayAtHome

For your health at home

SWICA supports you with medical services and advice around the clock and has useful recommendations and products for promoting health and preventing illness. Here you can get valuable tips on corona checks at home, staying in shape while at home, and working from home. You can also discover the online courses and coaching sessions that SWICA contributes to with up to CHF 800.

Getting medical support and recommendations for symptoms

Staying fit and healthy at home: Tips and offers

Dance: Turn your living room into a dance studio

Personal training: Reach your goals more quickly

Nutrition: Tips for the immune system and offers for at home

Working from home: Setting up your workplace properly

Relisience: Strengthen your mental immune system

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