Derek Neighbors

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Personal Top 10 Ways To Become More Resilient

By Derek Neighbors, Published 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