5 key behaviors to make yourself resilient to stress

Resilient people take the time to understand what they’re feeling, even if it’s uncomfortable.

To manage your emotions effectively, you must learn to express yourself clearly, assertively, and with empathy for others.

Resilient people take action even when the outcomes are unclear. 

It can be nerve-wracking to make decisions amidst uncertainty, so focus on progress over perfection: Track your wins and celebrate your achievements, however small, to gain the confidence to keep going.

Resilience requires energy, so make sure you’re refueling with regularly-scheduled self-care activities.

Exercising, eating right, sleeping well, and creating time for personal development are a few ways to energize yourself.

Reliable and consistent social support is related to better psychological health, higher motivation, and a lower stress response.

In order to make sure you have people to lean on, invest in relationship-building long before you need it.