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Bouncing Back From Life’s Difficulties

Personal resilience is our ability to use our strengths and rebound when life throws us a curveball.   Recently I came across the American Psychological Association’s tips on maintaining personal resilience.  The advice offered is invaluable for all of us, no matter how good we believe our coping skills are.  The suggestions are packed with down-to-earth wisdom.

1. Make connections

Your support system of family and friends contribute to your sense of wellbeing.  They offer hope when the going gets tough.

2. Avoid seeing crises as insurmountable

Bad things do happen, but so do solutions and positive outcomes.

3. Accept that change is inevitable

Life is not static and circumstances change.

4. Move toward your goals

Develop an action plan and devote time every day that moves you closer to your goals.

5. Take decisive actions

Start with what you know you can achieve and even the smallest accomplishment will be uplifting.

6.Look for opportunities for self-discovery

These are the experiences where we force ourselves to be brave and try out uncharted territory.  We all have hidden strengths, and how we react to setbacks helps us develop greater confidence in ourselves.

7. Nurture a positive view of your self

You have heard of the expression “you’re your own worst enemy”. This is the opposite approach.  Trust your instincts and your ability to solve your problems.

8. Keep things in perspective

Look at difficult events in the long term and avoid blowing the event out of proportion. 

9. Maintain a hopeful outlook

The glass is on its way to being full. Focus on want you want, rather than what you fear.

10. Take care of yourself

Adopt a holistic view of maintaining good health: eat well, exercise, spend time with family and friends, and don’t forget to have fun.

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Janet,

I appreciate your post and the practical brevity of the list you provide.

I was wondering if you could provide the original source. It sounds like an article (or information) that I would like to explore later.

Thanks & Blessings,

John


Dr. John McGinn
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