Top 10 Ways To Become More Resilient

By Derek Neighbors on August 21, 2011

Dr. Charney & Dr. Southwick’s Resiliency Prescription from Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges

  1. Practice Optimism
  2. Identify a Resilient Role Model
  3. Develop a Moral Compass
  4. Practice Altruism
  5. Develop Acceptance and Cognitive Flexibility
  6. Face Your Fears and Control Negative Emotions
  7. Build Active Coping Skills
  8. Establish a Supportive Social Network
  9. Stay Physically Fit
  10. Laugh as much as you can

Further Reading

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Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges

by Steven M. Southwick and Dennis S. Charney

The source book for this post that explores the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms behind resilience, based...

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Option B

by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant

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The Resilience Factor

by Karen Reivich and Andrew Shatte

Seven essential skills for overcoming life's inevitable obstacles, based on cognitive behavioral techniques and posit...

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Grit

by Angela Duckworth

The power of passion and perseverance in building resilience, with research-based insights on how to develop mental t...

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Rising Strong

by Brené Brown

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