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People with psychological resilience are able to use their skills and strengths to respond to life's challenges, which can include those related to: Death of a loved one, Divorce, Financial issues, Illness, Job loss, Medical emergencies, Natural disasters, and so on. Instead of falling into despair or hiding from issues by using unhealthy coping strategies, resilient people face life's difficulties head-on.

Resilience does not eliminate stress or erase life's difficulties. Resilient people aren't naive or oblivious to life's horrors. It's looking at the setbacks that happen, and understanding sometimes life is hard and painful. They still experience the negative emotions that come after a tragedy, but their mental outlook allows them to work through these feelings and recover.

Resilience gives people the strength to tackle problems head-on, overcome adversity, and move on with their lives. In traumatic cases such as terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals demonstrated the behaviors that typify resilience. Often lowering their depression as a result. When in the face of events that seem absurd, resilience allows people to have the strength to not just survive but to prosper. So here are distinct steps that can lead to greater resilience, such as:

**Reframe Negative Thoughts**

Resilient people are able to look at negative situations realistically, but in a way that doesn't center on blame or brooding over what cannot be changed. Instead of viewing adversity as insurmountable, reframe thoughts to look for small ways to tackle the problem and make changes that will help.

**Talk to a trusted one**

Sometimes we really need to let things out and be heard, even if they don't answer, by having at least someone there for you, when listening to yourself you might become aware of certain aspects about the problem you didn't previously see.


**Focus On What Is Within Control**

When faced with a crisis or problem, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by things that feel far beyond our control. Instead of wishing there was some way to go back in time or change things, it can be helpful to try focusing on what we can directly impact. Adults can also encourage children to develop this skill by talking about their situation and helping them make a plan for how they can react.

**Manage Stress**
Building healthy stress management habits is an effective way to increase overall resilience. These habits could include behaviors that help overall health, like getting enough sleep and exercise, as well as specific actions to take during moments of stress, like:

- Cognitive restructuring
- Diaphragmatic breathing exercises
- Expressive writing
- Biofeedback techniques
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving strategies
- Progressive muscle relaxation

With some practice, adults and children alike can learn and master these skills. Eventually, they tend to feel prepared to face stressful situations and resilient enough to bounce back quickly. For those struggling to keep stress levels under control, it may be helpful to consider enlisting the support of a cognitive therapist. 

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