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Resilience represents an individual’s capacity to cope with everyday life and their mental capacity to get back on track, open up new perspectives, or make a fresh start. It is, therefore, a psychological phenomenon that allows one to live through trauma in such a way that it enables the individual to rebuild and emerge new capacities rather than disorganizing daily life.
Resilience is not a gene; everyone is capable of developing the ability to cope with difficult experiences. We are all the products of our personal history. Whether through guided talk and reflection in therapy or cultivating certain principles in our daily lives, there’s an opportunity for every human to develop a capacity for resilience. Here are three steps to get there:
- Look for the positive
Keeping track of daily successes and achievements, no matter how small, is an excellent way to focus on the positive and stay optimistic. The aim here is not to erase the negative but to learn to live with the scars, understanding that they are part of us but do not define us. It is about living with our experiences, whether good or bad, while being able to put things into perspective when necessary.
- Strengthening self-esteem
Acknowledging our achievements and taking the time to congratulate ourselves on our successes is essential in improving our self-esteem. The key is to trust yourself and learn to listen to the little voice in your head, keeping in mind that there are times to let go, and times to regain strength and move forward. Simply having compassion for yourself or cultivating a positive self-image is enough to regain control of your choices and decisions at any given time. In the same way, always being present after a trial is already a victory in itself.
- Become a master of your emotions
Learning to manage and regulate your emotions is necessary, so you keep your temper in all situations and never lose control. First, channel your emotions through breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, or sports. Then, try your best to understand and control them without fighting the urge of an impulsive response.
Keep going!
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