Like you, my life has its share of problems, challenges and really hard times. This season of my life is no exception as the stars have, yet again, aligned to say...,"test her faith with this and challenge her fortitude with that."
Yes, the battle is testing my faith and fortitude, but I know...this too shall pass. I understand that on the other side of this valley is a mountain top where light will shine brightly on me. However, moving through the valley can be tough. Actually, on some days I want to hide in bed with the covers over my head. Challenge is, the kids would make me get up! As a result, like you, I get up and move through the test of that moment. I do this not always with grace and ease, but with faith, trust and a commitment to moving through the valley.
Do you ever wonder how some people fight through difficult times? The answer is simple...these people are resilient.
Resilience is the ability to successfully adapt to change and the challenges we all face. Think of it as your "Bounce-Back Factor". Your ability to bend and not break when the going gets tough. Resiliency is key, because it helps us recover from difficulties stronger, better and wiser.
So, what's the secret? How can you be resilient in life? Research shows that women who are the most resilient tend to practice the following:
Yes, the battle is testing my faith and fortitude, but I know...this too shall pass. I understand that on the other side of this valley is a mountain top where light will shine brightly on me. However, moving through the valley can be tough. Actually, on some days I want to hide in bed with the covers over my head. Challenge is, the kids would make me get up! As a result, like you, I get up and move through the test of that moment. I do this not always with grace and ease, but with faith, trust and a commitment to moving through the valley.
Do you ever wonder how some people fight through difficult times? The answer is simple...these people are resilient.
Resilience is the ability to successfully adapt to change and the challenges we all face. Think of it as your "Bounce-Back Factor". Your ability to bend and not break when the going gets tough. Resiliency is key, because it helps us recover from difficulties stronger, better and wiser.
So, what's the secret? How can you be resilient in life? Research shows that women who are the most resilient tend to practice the following:
- They Have Faith: Believe and depend on something greater than yourself
- They Ask for Help: Don't take everything on yourself
- They are Optimistic: There is great power in positive thinking
- They Have a Playful Spirit: "Resilient people enjoy themselves, like children do," says Al Siebert, PhD, author of The Resiliency Advantage
- They Give Back: Helping others puts our own challenge in perspective
- They Find the Lesson: There is a reason for your challenge...discover it
- They Take Care of Themselves: How can you fight if you are not fit?
No, don't plan to take all of the above on in one day. The concept is to integrate these practices into your life gradually. Focus on building them in, so you can build up a reservoir of resiliency.
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