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Resilience: How to Rescue Yourself from Adversity
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Resilience is the the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress.
Resilient people are more likely to bounce bac...
Resilience isn’t something you’re born with, but something you build.
Psychologists say it’s comprised of behaviors, thoughts and actions that anyone can learn — a skill that can be improved, just like running or speaking a new language.
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Strong emotions are more likely to dictate your behavior.
Become familiar with what triggers your stress. Practice “active internal coping mechanisms” such as reframing, humor, optimis...
Simply writing about your feelings can help you explore them and resolve some of the issues that may be preventing you from recovering from trauma.
Fostering strong relationships with family, friends, mentors and others to whom you can turn in times of crisis helps you bounce back.