Resilience

• We all want it. We are told we need it. If we don’t have it we will get hurt. But what exactly is it?
• How come some people are able to bounce back after a tragedy while others can’t?
• And what can we do to prepare ourselves for more upheavals in the years ahead?

It turns out that resilience is not about armoring ourselves and protecting ourselves from assault. It’s actually the opposite.

Being able to meet the highs and lows of life, turns out to be a key factor.

When things get uncomfortable, it’s all too easy to turn away from the upset and find a way to soothe ourselves or numb the feelings. Some of us may have had early childhood experiences and role models that emphasized or modeled this, or over protective parents who didn’t allow us to face difficult or hurtful situations.

The following approaches will build your ability to be resilient over time. Follow the links below for more.

• Be healthy: Prioritize physical well-being through healthy eating, regular physical activity, and getting enough sleep.
• Mindfulness and self-care: Take time for yourself and engage in activities that help you recharge. 
• Social support: Build and maintain healthy relationships for support during difficult times. Keep away from relationship dramas and most social media.
• Emotional regulation: Develop the ability to manage your feelings and stress in a healthy way.
• Optimism: Maintain a hopeful outlook and believe in your ability to get through challenges. Hang out with positive resilient people!
• Self-compassion and self-worth: Treat yourself with kindness and develop a strong sense of self-confidence and self-worth. 
• Problem-solving skills: Look at challenges from different angles and take action to solve them.
• Flexibility and acceptance: Be open to change and learn from mistakes rather than being defeated by them.
• Sense of purpose: Pursue meaningful goals and a sense of purpose in life.
• Taking action: Begin to take initiative and make decisions to move forward from a difficult situation. 

I was surprised at how many posts there are here that support being resilient. Until I realized that the essence of Find Your Middle Ground and living life from the center of our being, is all about being mindful, building resilience, and finding inner peace.

Remember we are all in this together, and you are not alone. May we all face life’s challenges with awareness and hope for the future.

Namaste