5 Ways to Stay Resilient

It is said that some of us are have the ability to overcome setbacks with relative ease. This is a trait known as resilience which one can develop over time. People with resilience are more willing to take risks and have a greater sense of control over their lives.

Here are five ways to make yourself more resilient:

1.     Have a Sense of Purpose

Resilient people search for meaning. By developing a “personal why” this helps them have a clear sense of purpose. This allows them to view setback from a macro perspective. To develop resilience, we need to pay attention to our life experiences, listen to our emotions and be willing to celebrate our milestones and learn from our setbacks.

2.     Nurture Relationships 

Resilient people are able maintain strong and supportive relationships, both personal and professional. They usually have one or two people in their lives they can turn to.This pillar of support is instrumental to them through times of crisis.

3.     Master Your Emotions 

Resilient people are optimist. They usually have a positive outlook. They constantly remind themselves the challenges they face in life are temporary. They focus on what they can learn from the experiences.

4.    Take Action

Resilient people do not let themselves get paralyzed by negativity. They face their fears and have an adaptive attitude. Instead they work on solving the problems and think of ways to improve their situation.

5.     Keep Giving

Resilient people find a way to care for others even in the most challenging times. They find ways to support their friends for example publicising their business for them or inspiring the people around them. Sometimes being selfless is the best way to discover your own strength.