Becoming Resilient
The ability to bounce back when faced with difficulties means you’re being resilient. While it’s not always easy to process the various “curves” that get thrown at you in life and work, the good news is that you can take practical steps to learn how to be more resilient in the future.
Be patient with yourself. When a big challenge appears in your life, remember that even the most resilient of people need a little time to process a new reality.
Make a plan for action. Take some time to brainstorm potential solutions to your challenge. Make a list of the ways in which you might deal with the issue. Weigh your options, select the most logical approach, and create a step-by-step plan for taking action.
Stay flexible. Being resilient means that you understand that there are many things that can change unexpectedly, and there are many moving parts within problems. So, you may have to alter or drop your original plan in order to adapt to new circumstances.
Learn from and build on your experience. Try to recall how you’ve gotten through similar challenges in the past. Be confident in your ability to re-apply those strategies in the present. Remember that if a challenge didn’t knock you down, it made you stronger!
Align your life with a larger purpose. You may experience a heightened sense of competence and resourcefulness if you live life according to your values. Examples of this can include devoting yourself to a favorite cause or charity, deepening your spiritual practice, or exploring other such activities you find meaningful.
Confide in your social group. Although they can’t eliminate your challenges, your trusted family, friends and colleagues can help you get through tough situations. They are often able to give you additional perspective and help you solve problems along the way.
Take care of yourself during tough times. When there’s a big challenge occurring in life, it’s easy to forget about your own needs. Try to make time for activities that keep you healthy; this will help you cope better. Practice relaxation techniques, meditate, or use other stress-reducing tactics. Keep up with your regular exercise routine. Stay involved with your favorite hobbies. Strive to get adequate sleep, and eat a balanced diet.
Look for the humor in all situations. Even the most unwelcome developments usually embody something zany or absurd. Try to laugh when you can. Humor is healthy!
There’s light at the end of the tunnel. No matter how difficult or uncomfortable a situation may be, remember that even the darkest of days won’t last forever.
Be patient with yourself. When a big challenge appears in your life, remember that even the most resilient of people need a little time to process a new reality.
Make a plan for action. Take some time to brainstorm potential solutions to your challenge. Make a list of the ways in which you might deal with the issue. Weigh your options, select the most logical approach, and create a step-by-step plan for taking action.
Stay flexible. Being resilient means that you understand that there are many things that can change unexpectedly, and there are many moving parts within problems. So, you may have to alter or drop your original plan in order to adapt to new circumstances.
Learn from and build on your experience. Try to recall how you’ve gotten through similar challenges in the past. Be confident in your ability to re-apply those strategies in the present. Remember that if a challenge didn’t knock you down, it made you stronger!
Align your life with a larger purpose. You may experience a heightened sense of competence and resourcefulness if you live life according to your values. Examples of this can include devoting yourself to a favorite cause or charity, deepening your spiritual practice, or exploring other such activities you find meaningful.
Confide in your social group. Although they can’t eliminate your challenges, your trusted family, friends and colleagues can help you get through tough situations. They are often able to give you additional perspective and help you solve problems along the way.
Take care of yourself during tough times. When there’s a big challenge occurring in life, it’s easy to forget about your own needs. Try to make time for activities that keep you healthy; this will help you cope better. Practice relaxation techniques, meditate, or use other stress-reducing tactics. Keep up with your regular exercise routine. Stay involved with your favorite hobbies. Strive to get adequate sleep, and eat a balanced diet.
Look for the humor in all situations. Even the most unwelcome developments usually embody something zany or absurd. Try to laugh when you can. Humor is healthy!
There’s light at the end of the tunnel. No matter how difficult or uncomfortable a situation may be, remember that even the darkest of days won’t last forever.
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