How to bounce back stronger
Life is unpredictable.
It can mean the difference between handling pressure and losing your cool.
Resilient peopletend to maintain a more positive outlook and cope with stress more effectively.
Develop a Strong Social web link
It’s important to havepeople you might confide in.
Having caring, supportive people around you acts as a protective factor during times of crisis.
Embrace Change to Build Resilience
Flexibilityis an essential part of resilience.
Learning how to be more flexible allows you to build a positivemindset.
Resilient people often utilize these events as an opportunity to branch out in new directions.
While some people may be crushed by abrupt changes, highly resilient individuals can adapt and thrive.
Positive thinkingdoes not mean ignoring the problem so that focus on positive outcomes.
Losing your appetite, ignoring exercise, and not getting enough sleep are allcommon reactions to a crisis situation.
Make time for activities that you enjoy.
Experiment with different strategies and focus on developing a logical way to work through common problems.
Build Resilience By Establishing Goals
Crisis situations are daunting, even downright scary.
They may even seem insurmountable.
Resilient people view these situations in a realistic way and then set reasonable goals to deal with the problem.
Brainstorm possible solutions, and then break them down into manageable steps.
Breaking everything down into smaller steps can make it seem much less overwhelming.
Take Action
Simply waiting for a problem to go away on its own only prolongs the crisis.
Instead, start working on resolving the issue immediately.
Actively working on solutions will also help youfeel more in control.
Everyone can learn to be resilient and it doesn’t involve any specific set of behaviors or actions.
Resilience can vary dramatically from one person to the next.
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