It’s Never Easy To Stay Resilient in Tough Times, but These 9 Habits Will Help
Repeated day after day, these habits will make a big difference.
Resilience is the key to success. You've probably heard this a thousand times before. If you can be resilient throughout your life, you can go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm. By having the courage to keep going no matter what, you will eventually succeed.
The rest is a matter of patience.
You are aware of the truth of what I have just written. Unfortunately, in practice in your everyday life, it is more difficult to apply in difficult times. Being resilient no matter what happens is the hardest thing in life. Fortunately, certain habits will allow you to remain resilient in all circumstances.
There is no magic bullet as always, but habits repeated day after day throughout your life will make a huge difference.
Have a clear vision of what you can and cannot control
In life, there are things you can control, and things you will never have any control over. So you must learn to focus on what you can focus on only.
Let's say you are applying for a new job.
The preparation as well as the timing of the job interview is something you can control. So you need to focus on that. Once the interview is over, you have no control. The decision is no longer yours.
So you need to put that aside and not stress about the outcome. Accept the decision that will result. Use this decision to do better next time if it is negative.
By doing this, you will be able to avoid wasting time complaining and be more resilient.
Be aware of the world around you
It seems to us that everything goes faster in today's world. Some people lose the habit of enjoying the world around them. By being too focused on your professional life, you will make a world of every negative thing that happens to you.
You will find it hard to be resilient if you are constantly subjected to negative things.
You need to learn to step back. To do this, nothing is better than to become aware of the world around you. Enjoy a walk in a park, watch a sunset, or enjoy the smell of a beautiful flower in the spring.
This will help you stay relaxed in all circumstances because you will keep in mind that there are always good things around you.
Learn to name your emotions
Too many people make the mistake of not accepting their emotions. This ultimately creates more problems than anything else in the long run. The best thing to do is to accept your emotions and feel them fully. This will help you to take advantage of them later.
To this end, nothing is better than learning to name the emotions you feel.
Loneliness, frustration, or disappointment are emotions that you have a natural right to feel. Accept these emotions instead of burying them deep inside. If you make this mistake, they will come back to the surface sooner or later, which will penalize you in one way or another.
Once you have accepted your emotions, try to make the best of them for the future.
Write about what your feel day after day
When a negative event occurs, we tend to see everything in black. By keeping a day-to-day journal, you'll have an easier time stepping back and seeing that while bad days exist, they are always followed by good days.
After the rain always comes the good weather. It's just a matter of patience.
By writing about how you feel each day, you will be able to remain resilient through the most difficult times in your life.
Practice gratitude
To live a fulfilling life, you must focus on the things you have rather than the things you don't. See the glass as half full rather than half empty. Be an optimist.
Thank life for what you have rather than sinking into constant complaining.
Practicing gratitude daily will also humble you and make you more accepting of bad luck. You will be de facto more resilient.
Practice self-care
You are your most valuable asset in life. So you need to take care of yourself at all levels. Eat healthy, exercise, invest in knowledge and skills.
It is you and you alone that will make a difference in life.
By taking care of yourself, you will develop a better image of yourself which will help you to get back up after all the bad blows you will suffer.
Relax and disconnect from time to time
In difficult times, it is important to take a step back and stop thinking about it. It's not denial to look for activities that will help you relax.
Take time to disconnect from time to time. Get active. Go for a walk in the park. Read a good book. Listen to some music.
The important thing is that you take time to rest and think about something other than your problems. When you come back, you'll have recharged your batteries. You'll be ready to pick yourself up.
Be kind to others
Kindness is an essential quality to develop. Unfortunately, it is too often underestimated. Be kind to others for no reason. It will do good around you, but more importantly, it will do good to you.
Helping others will make you feel better. If you doubt it, try it. You'll be surprised at the results.
Stay open-minded
To be resilient over time, you must remain open-minded. Be willing to try new strategies. Anything that will help you keep going through the tough times is a good thing. There is no magic bullet as I told you before.
We are all different. So you have to try and see what works best for you.
Over time, you will get to know yourself better and you will be able to use the habits that are most relevant to help you develop a tough mindset.
Final Thoughts
Everyone knows that resilience is the key to success in life. Yet, there is a world of difference between knowing this and being able to apply it in the most difficult moments of your life.
We all go through bad times, and to come out on top and keep fighting, there's nothing better than relying on daily habits that will help you move forward no matter what. The 9 that I have just suggested are to be incorporated into your life to stay resilient throughout your life.
Some reading
Warning: These 3 Popular Motivational Tips Will Lead You to Disaster - Learn to debunk them.
U.S. Inflation at Its Highest Since 2008 — Beware, the Stock Market Crash Is Approaching - Be prepared for volatility to increase in the coming months.
If You Want To Overcome Perfectionism, You Must Follow This 5-Step Plan - You are imperfect, and that is what is perfect!
For Dreamers Wanting To Become Doers: Warren Buffett Advises You To Make These 4 Choices - #4: Learn to say no.
Don’t Be Afraid if Bitcoin Price Crashes From Time to Time. That’s What a Free Market Does - Instead, take advantage of the opportunities the market offers.
10 Truths About Wealth That Non-Wealthy People Will Find Hard To Believe - #5: Debt can be your ally.