Could you stand to be a bit more resilient? If so, I suggest you read this article in which I was featured in Lady Lux magazine…

Have you ever noticed how some people are stressed during transitions while others seem to be unfazed by it all? People who can face failure, or stressful situations, without getting overwhelemed are showing emotional resilience. Resiliency is the ability to recover and learn from life’s setbacks without losing your optimism, sense of self-worth, and the ability to take reasonable risks. Resilient people soothe from within and not from sources such as drugs or alcohol.

Here are seven things that emotionally resilient people do when faced with a difficult situation:

Learn the Immense Power You Possess

Patricia Thompson, Ph.D., an Atlanta-based corporate psychologist and author of  “The Consummate Leader: a Holistic Guide to Inspiring Growth in Others…and in Yourself,” shared her thoughts as to the top traits of resilient people:

Self-awareness

Resilient people have an understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, triggers, quirks, values and the like. Because they know themselves well, they are able to be intentional about leveraging their strengths and seeking assistance in areas in which they are not as strong. They take time to reflect on areas in which they can further develop to be even more successful, and are open to others’ feedback, so they can guard against having blind spots. The legendary tennis player Billie-Jean King noted this and said, “I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.”

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