U4CW - Resiliency

Resiliency

• Identify strengths and how you use them/how they are helpful for you
• Promote positive problem solving and the idea that problems can be solved
• Look to the past – when have you coped well? – write it down
• Practice positive self- talk (I can handle this…)
• Build positive routines and self-care
• Identify and practice positive coping strategies to help you in difficult times
• Acknowledge your achievements
• Keep track of the good things in your life – consider a gratitude journal or list
• Remember feelings change – bad feelings do not need to last
• Accept responsibility for your actions and for changing your behavior if needed
• Create positive relationships and connections
• Keep things in perspective – how big is the problem? Is it only a part of your life?
• Normalize set-backs – everyone has difficulties in life sometimes