Published 23 November 2023
If you lack resilience, you might not deal with adversity correctly and be subject to drug abuse problems, feeling victimized, or be affected by other unhealthy coping mechanisms. It is therefore essential to build and improve our mental resilience so that we can navigate around life’s hardships. As the saying goes, “tough times don’t last, tough people do.” Below are a few helpful tips to follow for improving and strengthening your resilience:
Build strong and positive relationships:This will create a support network for yourself so that you never feel alone when dealing with adversity. Have people you can reach out to in times of need and be the type of person others reach out to. We are inherently social creatures and rely on cohesion for functional existence.
Find meaning in each day:Do things that make you feel a sense of accomplishment every day, the constant positive reinforcement will make life feel more meaningful and gives you something to look forward to.
Learn from your past:You might have dealt with similar adversities successfully in the past, so look back on how you handled the situation and see how it applies to the current problem. You can even journal these experiences down as a guide for the future.
Have faith:Though you cannot change the past, you can look towards the future. Have something that you can place your faith in, whether it is scientific, religious, or spiritual. We all need something to drive us forward in life through hard times.
Look after yourself:It is easy to get caught up in work, so be sure to make time for things that you enjoy. Get a hobby or activity that you want to invest time in, do daily exercises and follow a healthy diet. You can also implement stress-relieving techniques such as meditation, yoga or breathing exercises.
Take-charge:At the end of the day, you are responsible for your own well-being. If you have problems that need to be dealt with, do not ignore it. Plan and act, otherwise it will come back to haunt you later in life.