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Resilience

Life can be difficult, and we are all inevitably faced with adversity, loss, tragedy, and trauma at one time or another. Resilience is about how we navigate through stresses – how we learn, grow, and persevere despite the hardships we face. 

It’s actually incredible how resilient humans are — think of those who have survived war, significant losses, and childhood trauma. Each of us has a well of resilience inside that we may not even realize we possess.

Research shows that the primary factor in determining a person’s capacity for resilience is strong, caring relationships — even one or two meaningful family or interpersonal relationships makes a significant difference. That’s not the only factor, however. A positive view of yourself, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage intense feelings also matter — and all of these traits can be learned and cultivated throughout your life.

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Published on: 18 Apr 2018
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7 Secrets of Highly Resilient People

Published on: 18 Apr 2018
  • Written byJamie Wiebe
  • Apr 18, 2018
Unfortunate situations are often called setbacks for a good reason: they set you back from your carefully planned…
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Published on: 21 Mar 2018
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How to be Resilient: The Art of the Bounceback

Published on: 21 Mar 2018
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Mar 21, 2018
At some point in your life, something bad is bound to happen to you. This isn’t pessimism, this…
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Published on: 20 Feb 2018
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4 Signs You’re Self-Sabotaging (+ How to Stop)

Published on: 20 Feb 2018
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Feb 20, 2018
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How to Stop Dwelling on Your Mistakes

Published on: 12 Dec 2017
  • Written byJoseph Rauch
  • Dec 12, 2017
Mistakes can haunt us. Long after the dust has settled, we replay the incident over and over, ruminating…

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