All people have the ability to overcome adversity and to succeed in spite of their life circumstances. Resilience is a strengths-based construct, meaning its focus is on providing the developmental supports and opportunities (protective factors) that promote success.
Make Connections
Accepting help from those who care about you and will listen to you strengthens resilience
Avoid seeing crises as insurmountable problems
Find new ways to interpret and respond to these situations.
Accept that change is part of living
By accepting what you cannot change, you can focus more successfully on things you can change.
Make Connections
Accepting help from those who care about you and will listen to you strengthens resilience
Move toward your goals
Never allow yourself to move backward or be complacent with being almost successful.
Take decisive actions
Look for opportunities for self-discovery
Many people who have experienced tragedies and hardship have reported better relationships, greater sense of personal strength even when feeling vulnerable, increased sense of self-worth, a more developed spirituality, and a heightened appreciation for life.
Nurture a positive view of yourself
Confidence in yourself and your abilities builds resilience
Keep things in perspective
Things aren't always as bad as they seem.
Maintain a hopeful outlook
Keep things in perspective
Taking care of yourself helps to keep your mind and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience.