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How Can i build Resilience Back Over Time? · Wellbeing Solutions - Ask A Counsellor

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  SPEAKER_00: I think the really important thing to mention is that resilience isn't something we either have or we don't have.
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  SPEAKER_00: It can be strengthened over time.
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  SPEAKER_00: It develops through habits, relationships and ways of thinking that help us respond to difficulties without feeling overwhelmed by them.
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  SPEAKER_00: So one important factor is building supportive relationships, having people we can trust, talk to and ask for help reminds us that we don't have to face challenges alone.
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  SPEAKER_00: Strong social connections can provide encouragement, perspective, and practical support.
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  SPEAKER_00: Another factor is learning to manage stress.
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  SPEAKER_00: So that's meeting your own basic needs with regular sleep, movement, healthy routines, and relaxation, and taking time to recover to help the body and the mind cope with pressure.
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  SPEAKER_00: Resilience does naturally mean constantly pushing through.
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  SPEAKER_00: Recovery is a part of being resilient and knowing your limits.
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  SPEAKER_00: The way we think about setbacks also matters.
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  SPEAKER_00: So instead of seeing a difficult experience of proof that we failed, we can view it as something that we can learn from.
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  SPEAKER_00: This involves recognizing what is or with isn't within our control, accepting what isn't, and focusing our energy on the next useful step.
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  SPEAKER_00: And interestingly, our nervous systems are sort of internal risk assessors, so when we're struggling to do this, it can be an indicator that our resilience is a little bit down.
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  SPEAKER_00: Resilience also does grow with overcoming challenges, setting realistic goals and problem solving, but that doesn't mean that you are destined to solve problems forever.
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  SPEAKER_00: Sometimes when there has been a massive overload of things going wrong, that can impact our resilience and how we assess steps individually.
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  SPEAKER_00: So within that, it is important to pull yourself back and be mindful.
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  SPEAKER_00: Finally, resilience strengthens when we have purpose and flexibility.
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  SPEAKER_00: Knowing what matters to us can help us keep going during difficult periods, while flexibility allows us to change our plans and accommodate new circumstances.