APA Suggestions for Resilience
The American Psychological Association recommends these ways to build resilience. Here is an edited overview of their suggestions.
Make connections.
Accept help and support from those who care about you and will listen to you. This strengthens resilience. Helping others also benefits the helper.
Avoid seeing crises as insurmountable problems.
You can’t change the fact that highly stressful events happen, but you can change how you interpret and respond to these events.
Accept that change is a part of living.
Certain goals may no longer be attainable. Accept circumstances that cannot be changed to help you focus on circumstances that you can alter.
Move toward your goals.
Develop some realistic goals. Do something regularly – build healthy habits.
Think– “What is one thing I know I can accomplish today that helps me move in the direction I want to go?”
Maintain a hopeful outlook nurture a positive view of yourself.
Expect that good things will happen in your life.
Visualize what you want, rather than worrying about what you fear.
Talk to yourself positively. Interrupt doubting thoughts and then cheer yourself on!
Take care of yourself.
Pay attention to your own needs and feelings.
Engage in activities that you enjoy and find relaxing.
Exercise regularly.
Take time for quiet and relaxation if you need it.
Taking care of yourself helps to keep your mind and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience.
Have faith and carry on!
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