Resilience

Conversations with Thomas

During this podcast I share some thoughts on resilience - what it is, what it isn’t.

I challenge the notion that we always have to be resilient, but what if being tough isn’t always the answer.

And l share some tips - in what I call “The Bounce Factor,” my 4-steps to “bouncing back.”

Resilience will help you find joy in self-transformation, showing you ways to become more positive, hard-working, and face hardship with the kind of bravery and optimism that will get you through any challenge.

Resilience helps to build skills to have you endure hardship and it means being able to adapt to life's misfortunes and setbacks.

When something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart?

When you have resilience, you harness the inner strength that helps you rebound from a setback or challenge, such as a job loss, an illness, a disaster or a loved one's death.

If you lack resilience, you might get stuck on problems or feel like a victim. You might feel burdened or turn to ways to cope that aren't healthy, such as drug or alcohol use, eating disorders, or risky behaviors.

Resilience won't make your problems go away. But resilience can help you see past them, find ways to enjoy life and better handle stress. If you aren't as resilient as you'd like to be, you can learn skills to become more resilient.

Conversations with Thomas is produced by Adam Ma.