The Sustain/Recovery Framework
Understanding emotional responses to feedback
The Sustain/Recovery Framework helps individuals understand their emotional responses to feedback and develop strategies for resilience. It suggests that people can be categorized into four combinations of sustain and recovery tendencies, which influence their emotional responses to feedback.
- Emotional responses to feedback can be influenced by individual differences in sustain and recovery tendencies.
- People can be categorized into four combinations of sustain and recovery tendencies, which influence their emotional responses to feedback.
- Developing strategies for resilience can help individuals manage their emotional responses to feedback.
- Understand Your Sustain/Recovery TendenciesLearn about the four combinations of sustain and recovery tendencies and understand which category you fall into. Recognize how your tendencies influence your emotional responses to feedback.Pro tipConsider seeking out professional help to understand your sustain and recovery tendencies and develop strategies for resilience.WarningBe aware that sustain and recovery tendencies can be complex and influenced by multiple factors, and may require ongoing effort to manage.
- Develop Strategies for ResilienceDevelop strategies to manage your emotional responses to feedback, such as mindfulness, self-reflection, or seeking social support. Practice these strategies regularly to improve resilience.Pro tipSeek out professional help or support groups to develop and practice strategies for resilience.WarningBe aware that developing strategies for resilience takes time and practice, and may require ongoing effort to maintain.
- Practice Self-Awareness and ReflectionPractice self-awareness and reflection to recognize your emotional responses to feedback and develop strategies to manage them. Regularly reflect on your experiences and adjust your strategies as needed.Pro tipSeek out professional help or support groups to develop and practice self-awareness and reflection.WarningBe aware that self-awareness and reflection can be challenging and may require ongoing effort to maintain.
Krista has a combination of quick recovery and long sustain tendencies. She recognizes that her tendencies influence her emotional responses to feedback and develops strategies to manage them.
Alita has a combination of slow recovery and short sustain tendencies. She recognizes that her tendencies influence her emotional responses to feedback and seeks out professional help to develop strategies for managing them.
The Sustain/Recovery Framework is based on research in psychology and neuroscience, which has shown that emotional responses to feedback can be influenced by individual differences in sustain and recovery tendencies.