No matter how many difficulties come our way in life and discourage us, we should never give up. Many times when we face difficulties, we get discouraged, lose courage and give up. We forget that life is a journey in which sometimes there is sunshine and sometimes there is shade. When there is shade we are happy, we celebrate the moment. At the same time, when sorrow comes in our life, we become despondent. Many times we get so discouraged that we lose heart. In these difficult times 'resilience' comes in handy. Indeed, the word literally means flexibility. But in life it means neither giving up nor breaking down in the face of difficulties. Simply put, staying on this journey even after something bad happens in life. Having the ability to be happy and successful even in difficult times. Noted neuropsychologists and authors Rick Henson and Forrest Henson have written a book on this – 'Resilient.' This book tells how resilience keeps us strong in difficult situations. It motivates us every day to deal with family problems, job difficulties, stress and health problems, resolve issues with others, overcome chronic pain and move forward. Dr. Rick Henson explains how to develop your inner strengths in difficult situations. Then it doesn't matter what life throws at you. Being resilient will help you feel less stressed, pursue opportunities with confidence, and stay calm and focused even in times of adversity. What is the role of resilience in difficult times? Many times we feel that some people can cope with difficult times better than others. While everyone's situation is different. It is true that people with resilience can cope better with difficult times. This is a quality that helps you better tolerate the feelings of stress, anxiety and sadness that come with difficult times. With this you will find a way out of failures too. Resilience helps build a positive attitude We all go through bad times in life sometimes. Sometimes experience disappointment, pain and change. Many times we have no one to bear our pain. Courage is also lost in such situations. But developing resilience can help you maintain a positive attitude and get through the bad days. Turn Life's Challenges into Opportunities to Develop Resilience If you're highly sensitive to emotional distress and have difficulty coping with adversity, it's possible that you've never faced adversity before in your life. In such a situation, you need to develop resilience. Past experiences can help you face today's challenges. Even if you've struggled to deal with adversity in the past, you'll likely recognize ways that things didn't help. So learn from your past experiences and learn from them. Get new experiences in your life and be ready to face the challenges that come your way. Developing resilience can have the following benefits in personal and professional life: To realize all these benefits, it is important to develop resilience. For this, you should seek new experiences in your life, face the challenges that come your way and work to strengthen yourself. Remember that challenges are opportunities to develop resilience.
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What to do when you feel discouraged?: Cultivate resilience within yourself, learn 6 benefits of resilience and 6 tips from an expert
