RESILIENCE BOOSTERS

What is Resilience?

Resilience refers to the ability to successfully adapt to stressors while maintaining psychological wellbeing in the face of adversity. Simply put, it's the ability to “bounce back” from difficult experiences. Resilience is not a trait that people either have or don't have. It involves behaviors, thoughts and actions that can be learned and developed by everyone.

Resilience is about being adaptable. It's about being flexible. It's about recognizing that you've got strengths that (perhaps) you never knew you had, until you needed to use them.

It isn't about "toughing it out" or reacting to every setback with a smile. Even the most resilient people still feel sad, angry or frustrated when faced with a setback. They just find creative ways to tackle challenges with hope and a positive attitude.

Some people are born with a strong sense of resilience. Others develop these skills later in life, over time. The more you discover about resilience and your ability to cultivate it within yourself, the more resilient you become. The tips and information presented here are a great place to begin. These practical tools and resources can help you increase your own personal resilience during this challenging time. Like learning any new skill, building resilience may take some practice. But the time you spend is an investment in you and your qualify of life.

What are ‘Resilience Boosters’?

The Resilience Boosters below are short, guided exercises that were carefully selected to help you cope with stress and anxiety — and to enhance your emotional fitness. With regular use, they can help you build resilience during periods of increased stress such as returning to work while coping with coronavirus (COVID-19) fears. They can also be used anytime you need a quick, tension-reducing break.