A Guide to Personal Resilience
A GUIDE TO PERSONAL RESILIENCE
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
-Chinese Proverb
Applying resilience-building strategies in our daily life requires commitment and dedication. Resilience is not something we are born with; it is a set of learned behaviors, and takes time to adopt.
Resilience requires time, effort, and personal improvement through small steps. Listed below are ten things you can do to promote resiliency in your life:
1. Make connections. Find a positive group or person as a source of connection.
2. Avoid seeing crises as insurmountable problems. Although some crises may appear as if they cannot be overcome, there are other ways of handling them.
3. Accept that change is part of living. Realize that some things change forever; change the things you can.
4. Take decisive actions. Do something!
5. Look for opportunities for self-discovery. Troubles can make you stronger.
6. Nurture a positive view of yourself. Even if you are not convinced, think positive and the behavior will soon follow.
7. Keep things in perspective. Not everything is as big a deal as you make it.
8. Maintain a hopeful outlook. Visualize what you want and seek to accomplish it.
9. Take care of yourself. Exercise your mind, body, and spirit.
10. If all else fails, seek professional assistance. “The greatest form of control is knowing when to let go” –Evelyne E. Moore
Prepared by Deborah C. Moore. Ph.D., LMFT
Dr. Deborah C. Moore, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of Personal Enrichment Counseling, Inc. She has over 15 years of experience in dealing with stress management and relationship difficulties. Deborah has devoted a considerable amount of time in researching the areas of stress management, occupational stress, and relationship management.
If you have a specific question concerning stress management or relationship difficulties, Deborah will provide you with advice. Visit www.counseling4wellness.com and “click” on the “Ask Dr. Debi” icon.
Author's Bio
Dr. Deborah C. Moore, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of Personal Enrichment Counseling, Inc. She has over 15 years of experience in dealing with stress management and relationship difficulties. Deborah has devoted a considerable amount of time in researching the areas of stress management, occupational stress, and relationship management.
If you have a specific question concerning stress management or relationship difficulties, Deborah will provide you with advice. Visit www.counseling4wellness.com and “click” on the “Ask Dr. Debi” icon.
Dr. Deborah C. Moore, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of Personal Enrichment Counseling, Inc. She has over 15 years of experience in dealing with stress management and relationship difficulties. Deborah has devoted a considerable amount of time in researching the areas of stress management, occupational stress, and relationship management.
If you have a specific question concerning stress management or relationship difficulties, Deborah will provide you with advice. Visit www.counseling4wellness.com and “click” on the “Ask Dr. Debi” icon.
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