Building skills to endure hardships

Resilience comes from within you—it is your inner strength. It is what makes bouncing back from challenges and setbacks possible. It doesn't make your problems disappear but helps get you past them. You are thus spending more time enjoying life instead of dwelling on life's stresses.

Tips to improve your resilience

  • Establish strong, meaningful connections with loved ones, friends and individuals within impactful communities.

  • Look towards the future with meaning and purpose. Find meaning in every single day.

  • Consider how you have overcome hardships in the past. Use past experiences to guide future behavior.

  • Remain hopeful for the future–accept and anticipate changes within your life, thus making it easier to adapt.

  • Practice self-care by tending to personal feelings and needs by practicing self-reflection, physical activity, and stress management daily.

  • Don't ignore your problem. Be proactive in looking to find a solution and making plans.

  • If you feel you are not making any progress, look into professional advice. This guidance can help improve your resiliency and overall mental wellbeing.