Resilience is your ability to adapt to stress and “bounce back” after hard experiences. It’s not something you either have or don’t have. It’s a skill you can build through your thoughts, actions and habits.
Being resilient doesn’t mean ignoring pain or “toughing it out.” You may still feel sad, angry or frustrated. Resilience means finding ways to cope, adjust and move forward with hope.
Like any skill, it grows with practice. The more you use it, the stronger it becomes. The tools in this toolkit can help you strengthen your resilience over time—an investment in your wellbeing and quality 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
