“Resilience is knowing that you are the only one that has the power and the responsibility to pick yourself up.” – Mary Holloway

Resilience  is the ability to recover or bounce back quickly after every difficulty.

Stress can be from any significant source, such as family, friends, relationships, health, finance, education, work place or any other factor based on your situation.

How to take control of yourself in trauma and adversity

Consciously remain calm.

Live in the present.

Become aware of your feelings and experiences.

Accept what is stressing you.

Utilize resources to your advantage.

Develop problem solving skills.

Practice positivity.

Embrace change.

What does it means to be a resilient person

Being resilient doesn’t mean we don’t experience stress or emotional upheaval.

It means to develop skills and strength to regulate our own emotions.

To learn the correct coping mechanisms to fight the adversities and setbacks in our own ways.

We need to overcome challenges to become a strong and a resilient person.