Resilience refers to how well you can deal with and bounce back from the difficulties of life.1 It can mean the difference between handling pressure and losing your cool. Resilient people tend to maintain a more positive outlook and cope with stress more effectively.

Research has shown that while some people seem to come by resilience naturally, these behaviors can also be learned.2

 Whether you're going through a tough time now or you want to be prepared for future challenges, you can build resilience by:

• Finding purpose
• Believing in yourself
• Developing a social network
• Embracing change
• Being optimistic
• Nurturing yourself
• Developing problem-solving skills
• Establishing goals
• Taking action
• Committing to building skills over time