Resilience is the ability to bounce back and adapt to changes. We can develop resilience with activities to care for our Body, Mind, Heart, and Soul. These activities are often coping skills that contribute to wellness.
To be RESILIENT:
Realistic goals – have attainable goals
Explore options – for personal growth
Strengths – know and use your strengths
In perspective – check for rational thinking
Look for the positive – choose a positive mindset
Interact with others – volunteer and spend time with loved ones
Engage in self-care and wellness – activities to care for yourself
Notice thoughts & emotions – develop awareness with the power of a pause
Try coping skills – like meditation and deep breathing
- Character: knowing values contributes to confidence
- Confidence: build self-esteem and confidence with competence and contribution
- Competence: develop skills like communication
- Contribution: volunteer for a sense of meaning and purpose and to connect with others
- Connection: strong, healthy connections with others helps us handle difficulties
- Coping: healthy strategies for coping help us deal with challenges
- Control: understanding what we control helps us change the things we can
Also see the 6 Rs of resilience and try more ideas with the Self Care Spinner!
1. eat a healthy diet
2. exercise
3. go for a walk
4. sleep
5. massage
6. aromatherapy
7. bubble bath
8. light a candle
9. take a class
10. choose a growth mindset
11. make a vision board
12. take breaks
13. visit a museum
14. read a good book
15. unplug: turn off devices
16. eliminate clutter
17. affirmations
18. do a Random Act of Kindness
19. call a friend
20. volunteer
21. pet cuddles
22. play a game
23. watch a funny movie
24. try a new hobby
25. meditate
26. breathe deeply
27. reflect
28. journal
29. sing
30. dance
31. draw or paint
32. watch a sunset
RESOURCES
- Building Your Resilience at apa.org
- Resilience at mayo clinic
- Rae, T. (2020). CPD Coffee Time with Dr Tina Rae 16: Self Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic. July 13th 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YqhsLVmR4w&t=1184s
- Coping Skills Toolkit
- “The Resilience Factor” By Dr. Karen Reivich and Dr. Andrew Shatte. A 7 part series about the book at the Art of Manliness.
Positive shift happens when we practice the building blocks of positive psychology. Learn more at the Positive Shift Happens Toolkit.
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