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Resilience Component #7: Patience and the Never Quit Attitude
Let go of the need for Instant Gratification
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7 Components of Resilience
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The Dictionary defines resilience as,

“the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.”

Wikipedia says,

“Psychological resilience is the ability to cope mentally or emotionally with a crisis or to return to pre-crisis status quickly.”

According to Psychology Today,

“Resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.”

Mayo Clinic says,

“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 dwell on problems, feel victimized, become overwhelmed or turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as substance abuse, eating disorders or risky behaviors. Resilience won’t make your problems go away — but resilience can give you the ability to see past them, find enjoyment in life and better handle stress. If you aren’t as resilient as you’d like to be, you can develop and learn skills to become more resilient.”

Resilience is an important quality to have in life, as it allows you to bounce back from setbacks and continue on with your life. 

While some people are born with a naturally resilient personality, others have to work a bit harder to develop this quality.

There are many benefits of being resilient, such as being able to better handle stress, anxiety, and depression. Resilient people are also more likely to be successful in their careers and relationships. If you want to learn how to be more resilient, there are a few things you can do.

  • First, it is important to have a positive outlook on life. This means that you should focus on the good things that happen, instead of dwelling on the negative.
  • Second, you should develop a support system of friends and family members who you can rely on during difficult times.
  • Finally, it is important to take care of yourself physically and emotionally. This means eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. By taking these steps, you will be well on your way to becoming more resilient.