If we live long enough, we are certain to experience hardships and trials.
This isn’t a matter of being pessimistic but rather being realistic enough to accept that the natural laws that govern our world include opposition.
One of the best qualities that we can develop to help us adapt to this reality is to become more resilient.
This doesn’t mean that we walk around with a grim expression all the time, bracing ourselves for the worst.
Resilience is the ability to bounce back quickly from difficult circumstances and not allowing them to rob us of our sense of purpose or optimism.
Like most admirable qualities, resilience is something that must be developed through practice until it is a habit.
Resilient people are individuals who have learned how to live in the present.
This means they’re not yearning for the past or constantly worrying about the future.
They have a strong sense of purpose and can see the bigger picture.
When challenges arise, a resilient person faces them squarely—including the unpleasant parts—and embraces the trial with the knowledge that it is not a permanent situation.
Resilient people maintain a sense of gratitude for hard times and the lessons they can teach us.
They maintain the flexibility to create multiple plans that allow them to continue moving forward.
Most importantly, resilient individuals are willing to take action instead of waiting for things to happen.
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