Title: 10 Ways to Enhance Your Resilience
Headings: 10 Ways to Build Your Resilience
10 Ways to Build Your Resilience
Find a Sense of Purpose
Believe in Your Abilities
Develop a Strong Social Network
Embrace Change
Be Optimistic
Nurture Yourself
Develop Problem-Solving Skills
Establish Goals
Take Action
Keep Working on Your Skills

Content: Listen for negative comments in your head. When you hear them, practice immediately replacing them with positive ones, such as, "I can do this," "I'm a great friend/mother/partner," or "I'm good at my job." Research has demonstrated that your self-esteem plays an important role in coping with stress and recovering from difficult events. Remind yourself of your strengths and accomplishments. 3
Develop a Strong Social Network
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It's important to have people you can confide in. Having caring, supportive people around you acts as a protective factor during times of crisis. While simply talking about a situation with a friend or loved one won't make your troubles go away, it allows you to share your feelings, get support, receive positive feedback, and come up with possible solutions to your problems. Social Support Is Imperative for Health and Well-Being
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Embrace Change
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Flexibility is an essential part of resilience. By learning how to be more adaptable, you'll be better equipped to respond when faced with a life crisis. Resilient people often utilize these events as an opportunity to branch out in new directions.