Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity. It’s a skill you can learn and strengthen over time:
- Practice gratitude – Focus on what’s going well, even in tough times.
- Stay connected – Lean on trusted friends and family for support.
- Take care of your body – Eat well, exercise, and get enough sleep.
- Learn from setbacks – Reflect on challenges and extract lessons from them.
- Set realistic goals – Achievable targets give you direction and motivation.
- Be flexible – Adaptability helps you handle change with less stress.
- Develop a positive mindset – Use affirmations and challenge negative thoughts.
- Help others – Acts of kindness build purpose and community.
- Seek professional support – Therapy or coaching can help build coping skills.
- Celebrate small wins – Acknowledge your progress and keep moving forward.