7 signs you're more resilient than you think
Whether you’re navigating retirement, dealing with challenging relationships or having a hard time reaching a personal goal, the key to picking yourself and dusting yourself off and get through comes down to the same thing - personal resilience. While adapting to life’s difficulties might seem an insurmountable task at times, you’d be surprised how many of us are much more resilient than we give ourselves credit for. Here are seven signs that you are resilient than you know.
1. You shy away from the negative
Whether it’s avoiding getting into conversations that are negative or choosing to let negative news stories wash of you, resilient people know how to ensure they don't focus on the daily things that can get you down.
2. You remain optimistic
While it’s impossible to avoid feeling down all the time, if you’re able to process such emotions but then find a positive way forward you understand that challenges like this are temporary and you know there’s a positive light at the end of the tunnel.
3. You’re accepting
As dreamy as it sounds, you know no-one is perfect and you’re accepting of all different kinds of people and their values. And how boring would that be? After all, it’s our idiosyncrasies that make us interesting - and give people their individuality.
4. You show compassion and empathy
Despite your own struggles, you make sure that no matter what you always treat others how you would want to be treated - with respect, understanding and compassion.
5. You remain steadfast in the face of adversity
While negative experiences can take their toll, you recognise the part these experiences play in shaping people and thus you don't let adversity define you.
6. You don’t take life (or yourself) too seriously
If you can’t manage to laugh at life and yourself, what’s the point? You know that humour is one of the best things for you and you make sure you don't take anything too seriously. You know that a laugh a day will keep the doctor away, so to speak.
7. You always get up, dust yourself off and try again
No matter what happens, you always get yourself up, dust yourself on and are ready to take on each day. Even though it’s sometimes quite hard, you manage to still get up each day and put one foot in front of the other.