Everyone faces adversity during their lifetime. . We can become stronger, and we can refuse to let hard times keep us from reaching our potential. Below are several ways to keep fighting the good fight and build your resilience (韧性) when the going gets tough.
Declare that life is not fair
You probably already realize this. But it's important to say it out loud and keep it in the forefront of your mind when you're going through a trial. Some people seem to never struggle, and some people get everything they want. .
Collect your resources
Everyone has people in their circle they can trust to support them or personal qualities that help them get through dark times. . Everyone has strengths they can access and build on.
Identify something in your life that is stable/positive
. It may be a relationship with a relative, friend, or partner. Perhaps it's a job that we love. It could be a secure home or living arrangement. Maybe it's even a hobby that we enjoy. Remind yourself of the things that you can count on when there are a lot of changes going on around you or you are uncertain about the future.
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Remembering how you've gotten through difficulties in the past and how you navigated them can be a helpful tool and give you more hope and courage. If you find yourself struggling in ways that you've never experienced or to a degree that you haven't faced before, it can still be helpful to reflect on things that you've done before. You want to remember that you have agency and that you can keep going.
A. Rethink how you feel about adversity
B. Reflect on past challenges that you have overcome
C. Accept that life is not fair, but that things often do work out with time and effort
D. Even during dark times in life, there is almost always something that we can count on
E. You may not know your own ability, so give some thought to what your superpowers are
F. However, we can shift our focus toward overcoming our own obstacles and personal growth
G. If you've experienced what seems like more than your fair share of adversity, this will be difficult.
