Things are tough for a lot of us, so let’s talk about how to cultivate resilience. A thread.
Resiliency is the ability to not only bounce back from hard times, but to KNOW we can when we’re going through them. It’s a skill—or a set of skills—that we can learn.
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Resiliency is the ability to not only bounce back from hard times, but to KNOW we can when we’re going through them. It’s a skill—or a set of skills—that we can learn.
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Resiliency isn’t simply coping, it's actively working to get through a crisis.
And it’s good for us! Studies have shown that being resilient reduces depression and pain, and helps us recover from injuries faster. It also protects us from heart disease.
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And it’s good for us! Studies have shown that being resilient reduces depression and pain, and helps us recover from injuries faster. It also protects us from heart disease.
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According to researchers, resiliency can be situation-specific. We might manage well in one area and struggle hard in another.
That can happen for many reasons, including childhood traumas. That’s ok. With the right tools, we can round out how we respond to bad stuff.
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That can happen for many reasons, including childhood traumas. That’s ok. With the right tools, we can round out how we respond to bad stuff.
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Building resilience requires a look at our internal dialogue.
What are you saying to yourself about what’s happening? Are you blaming yourself? Telling yourself you’ll never make it through?
Positive internal messaging is key. Be kind to yourself. You deserve that.
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What are you saying to yourself about what’s happening? Are you blaming yourself? Telling yourself you’ll never make it through?
Positive internal messaging is key. Be kind to yourself. You deserve that.
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Self-esteem can take a hit in crisis. Take care of yourself ALL the time, not just in bad times. It’s like putting savings into a bank account for a rainy day. Self-care can build self-worth.
And make an emergency list of healthy to-dos for hard days. Have a plan ready.
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And make an emergency list of healthy to-dos for hard days. Have a plan ready.
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Resilience is also built through past experiences.
Take a look back: What hard times have you made it through already? How did you do it? What did you learn? What could you do better this time? Use your own wisdom. You've done it before and you can do it again.
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Take a look back: What hard times have you made it through already? How did you do it? What did you learn? What could you do better this time? Use your own wisdom. You've done it before and you can do it again.
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Science shows resilient people have strong community. Even just 2 or 3 good people can make a big difference.
If you're feeling alone, make new connections. Join a local group (even virtually). Volunteer. Walk your dog in a new park. Build that community.
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If you're feeling alone, make new connections. Join a local group (even virtually). Volunteer. Walk your dog in a new park. Build that community.
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Remember how strong you are—because you are!
You came from a long line of survivors who made it through upheavals of all kinds. You’re strong as heck.
And if you need help it's out there. Find professional support, call a helpline. There's strength in knowing you need it.
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You came from a long line of survivors who made it through upheavals of all kinds. You’re strong as heck.
And if you need help it's out there. Find professional support, call a helpline. There's strength in knowing you need it.
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Finally, know that resiliency doesn't mean always thinking life is easy.
You can have hard days and still be resilient.
You can cry or be scared and still be resilient.
It’s about knowing you’re going to make it through. And you will. Because you’ve got this. End. ❤
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You can have hard days and still be resilient.
You can cry or be scared and still be resilient.
It’s about knowing you’re going to make it through. And you will. Because you’ve got this. End. ❤
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