Title: Surviving Tough Times by Building Resilience - HelpGuide.org
Headings: Surviving Tough Times by Building Resilience
Surviving Tough Times by Building Resilience
Whether you’re facing a global or personal crisis—or a mix of both—building resilience can help you cope with stress, overcome adversity, and enjoy the better days to come.
Experiencing hardship and adversity
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The role of resilience in times of crisis
Building resilience
Building resilience tip 1: Practice acceptance
Accept the situation
Accept your feelings
Grieve your losses
Tip 2: Reach out to others
Tip 3: Invest in self-care
Manage your overall stress levels
Tip 4: Look for meaning and purpose
Tip 5: Stay motivated

Content: The role of resilience in times of crisis
Why do some people seem to be better able to cope in these troubling times than others? While everyone’s situation is different, it is true that people with resilience tend to have a higher tolerance for the emotional distress generated by hard times. The more resilient you are, the better you’re able to tolerate the feelings of stress, anxiety, and sadness that accompany trauma and adversity—and find a way to rebound from setbacks. [Read: How to Cope with Traumatic Events]
We all go through bad times, we all experience disappointment, loss, and change, and we all feel sad, anxious, and stressed at various times in our lives. But building resilience can help you to maintain a positive outlook, face an uncertain future with less fear, and get through even the darkest days. Building resilience
If you’re more sensitive to emotional distress and are finding it difficult to cope with hardship or adversity, it’s important not to think of it as some kind of character flaw. Resilience isn’t a macho quality and it isn’t fixed; it’s an ongoing process that requires effort to build and maintain over time. Unless you’ve faced adversity in your life before, it’s unlikely you’ve had the need or opportunity to develop resilience.