Crisis is a fact of life. Whether personal crisis such as loss, abuse and financial instability OR the shared reality of national or global tragedy such a terrorism, natural disaster, and pandemic OR something of our own making; Adversity happens to all of us. The key is how we “bounce back” from the event. Psychologists call this resilience.

Let’s explore together.

Enjoy!

Today’s Theme: Resilient

Quote

“With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose.”

– Wayne Dyer

Article

Psychologists define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity… As much as resilience involves “bouncing back” from these difficult experiences, it can also involve profound personal growth.

https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience

Questions

Think of a time when you “bounced back” from a difficult or challenging event.

• How is your life different now? In what way is it the same?
• What actions did you take to “bounce back”?

Let me know your “resilience story” and how you bounced back. I’d love to hear from you. Find a time here.