Resilience, or mental resilience, is the ability to cope with difficulties that allows you to maintain emotional balance and adapt to change. It is influenced by several factors, including genetics, but the development of certain traits allows you to strengthen mental resilience at any age.
What are the characteristics of mental resilience?
Research on mental resilience was conducted by Peter Clough and Doug Stycharczyk, who developed the so-called Model 4 C based on their observations.
These are:
- Sense of influence (control) – means a sense of influence on one’s own life, the ability to manage it and make changes.
- Commitment – is perseverance in pursuing the adopted goals.
- Challenge (challenge) – a way of approaching difficulties, i.e. the tendency to see them as an opportunity for development or a path to failure.
- Self-confidence – that is, faith in oneself, one’s abilities and abilities.
How to develop mental resilience?
Mental resilience can be developed primarily by strengthening key features and working with emotions. In case of great difficulties, it is worth seeking the help of a psychologist. Psychological support allows you to understand the causes of a lack of self-confidence or perseverance. It also gives you a chance to master the skills to better cope with stress. Physical activity, which reduces mental tension, and relaxation techniques also bring good results. In addition, it is worth taking care of good relationships with loved ones, which give a sense of security and support in difficult situations.