Resilience refers to the ability to successfully adapt to stressors while maintaining psychological wellbeing in the face of adversity. Simply put, it's the ability to “bounce back” from difficult experiences. Resilience is not a trait that people either have or don't have. It involves behaviors, thoughts and actions that can be learned and developed by everyone.
Resilience is about being adaptable. It's about being flexible. It's about recognizing that you've got strengths that (perhaps) you never knew you had, until you needed to use them. Like many things in life, the more you practice, the more you learn. The more you discover about resilience and your ability to cultivate it within yourself, the more resilient you become.
Resilience isn't about "toughing it out" or reacting to every setback with a smile. Even the most resilient people still feel sad, angry or frustrated when faced with a setback. They just find creative ways to tackle challenges with hope and a positive attitude. They find ways to bounce back from the ups and downs of life and move forward. Some people are born with a strong sense of resilience. Others develop these skills later in life, over time. If you want to become more resilient, the tips and information presented are a great place to begin. This toolkit provides a variety of practical tools and resources to help you increase your own personal resilience. And remember, just like learning any new skill, building resilience may take some time. But the time you spend is an investment in you, and your qualify of life.
Factors in resilience
Supportive relationships
Capacity to carry out plans
Positive view of self
Confidence in your abilities
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Ability to manage impulses
Qualities of resilient people
Look for opportunities in problems
Have a positive attitude
Fight the victim mentality
Find their power in every situation
Overcome difficulties
Learn from mistakes
