How can we stay mentally healthy in the midst of our voyage through today’s stressful world? It all begins with awareness. We need to stay alert to the signs and signals of ‘stormy weather’ as we navigate through the challenges of everyday life, and we need to notice when our usual resilience is compromised and our ability to steer a balanced course is threatened.
Resilience
Resilience is the ability to adapt to and bounce back from life's changes, adversities and setbacks. When we are resilient, we are able to harness our inner resources in order to keep going forward. Being resilient won't make our problems go away, but resilience can give us the ability to navigate through them, find the enjoyment in life and better cope with stress. If we lack resilience, we may stall or go backwards, dwell on our problems, feel victimized, become easily overwhelmed or turn to unhealthy coping habits, and we are more likely to suffer from mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. So how can we become more resilient?
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