Today we will talk about a psychological topic of great interest, which will help all people interested in overcoming difficult situations, it is about Resilience Here we will talk a bit about what it is, what it works for, how to apply it, and more.
How can Resilience be defined?
Although the definition of Resilience has been modified several times over the years, it can be said that it is the capacity that people have to adapt in a positive way to the difficult situations that we go through. In more detail, it is the ability to cope with stressful problems without affecting us psychologically. Thus we can lead a life with more calm and tranquility, full of positive thoughts that motivate us to continue despite adversity.
In many cases the mentioned word is not used, but rather “resilient processes”; because it is considered as a process, which in turn encompasses a large number of aspects that must be taken into account to face and adapt.
It is important to note that this quality is commonly practiced by most people, which means that it is not "extraordinary". An example of this has been natural disasters or terrorist attacks, where the same population of the country have made efforts individually and jointly to rebuild themselves and their lives.
Influential factors
There are several factors or aspects that influence the development of Resilience, which can in turn be developed by the same people. Some of the most prominent are:
- Have a good handle on feelings, impulses and strong emotions.
- Have good relationships within and outside the family, where it exists love, support and affection.
- Being able to follow the steps of your own plans with realistic goals.
- Dexterity and abilities both to communicate and to solve problems of different kinds.
- Possess good self-esteem, value what they have, be positive, and trust both their abilities and strengths.
Types of resilience
There are several types depending on the sector. In the case of the psychological area, which we are talking about, the following can be mentioned:
- In the psychological: which we develop throughout the article.
- Organizational resilience: It is the application of this capacity in the business environment. Widely used by entrepreneurs, who are looking for ways to face any difficulty that could jeopardize their plans.
- In children: It is recommended to teach children and adolescents about the subject, both at home and at school.
Characteristics of resilient people
People who manage to develop this ability and put it into practice are much happier, since it does not allow them to stagnate in the face of adversity. In addition, they are much more realistic and flexible. Among the most notable characteristics we can find:
- They are more people aware of what they say and do, they know what their abilities and limitations are. They practice self-awareness, as this allows you to use it to your advantage.
- They fully trust their abilities to achieve the proposed objectives; obviously thinking realistically without self-centeredness.
- They know how to identify factors causing the problem in order to avoid its incidence in the future.
- They are creative people, who look for a way to solve without expecting an identical result as if the difficulty had not happened. Sometimes you need to find other ways with different equally positive results and they know how to do it.
- The majority of them they practice mindfulness, something we already talked about in an article specially dedicated to them. In short, they know how to profit from any situation, they enjoy all the little details in life, and they know how to live in the present.
- Despite being realistic and objective, positive thoughts always predominate. At the same time, they also surround themselves with people who think the same way; in this way create a positive environment that allows them to overcome any obstacle and see defeat as a means of gaining experience.
- They are flexible when it comes to changes and they do not try to control or force situations. Sometimes we want to be in control of every aspect of our life or of others; something that makes us feel bad when we fail. In addition, they are also allowed to accept the changes that are necessary on many occasions.
- They are not afraid to seek support from other people. They know that both the people around them and the professionals in the different areas will be happy to help them and show their support.
How to build resilience?
Between the resilience benefits We can find greater self-confidence, less self-criticism, optimism, the possibility of facing challenges, an increased probability of success, and they are more satisfied and healthy people. So developing this ability is the key to leading a happy and healthy life.
Since it is not something we are born with but rather we develop it as we go through life, some people may not be able to develop it. For that reason, we want to give you some tips that will surely be of great help to you.
Try to establish good relationships
Both with family and friends, it is essential to have a good relationship. In addition, it also works with co-workers, acquaintances, partners, among others. The idea is that resilient people, as we mentioned, rely heavily on social aid; since at the end of the day, that is the idea of society.
Learn from the past
We cannot get bogged down by problems that have happened in the past. Most of us have deep-seated fears of situations that occurred in previous years. That is why we must learn to overcome them, learn from the experience that these situations left us and apply what we have learned to improve our future.
Learn to make decisions
It is important that a person is not doubtful and knows how to make decisions, since life is based on them. Especially when we talk about difficult situations. The idea is to learn to control the negative factors that may affect our decision making, in order to make it much easier.
Know yourself and take care of yourself
Strange as it may sound, few people take the time to get to know themselves. They live according to the criteria of others and the stereotypes established by society. It is important to learn to identify ourselves and know what we like, what are our abilities and weaknesses, what we must improve, among others.
By knowing this, it will be much easier to take care of yourself, since you will have to pay attention to your desires, aspirations, goals and needs. In addition, you should also lead a healthier life, not only in terms of nutrition, but also spiritually and physically (yes, you have to do sports).
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