I have often thought a lot about how I would cope with some of the events I have watched others go through, or heard about afterward. Working in mental health, trauma is a regular thing we hear about. Yet most people go on. Most rebuild their lives and learn to laugh again. I often feel sad about the wonderful people I never had the opportunity to meet because they ended their lives prematurely, yet I am so impressed by the resiliency of others.
I have thought a lot about how best to support someone and help them to bounce back from these negative life events. Having never gone through such trauma myself, what can I suggest? I came across an article on resiliency on the Mayo Clinic website that summarizes some simple tips for helping improve our resiliency, and I thought I would share them because it is a good place to start. For the full article, go to www.mayoclinic.com/health/resilience/MH00078. Here are the tips to improve your resilience:
- Get connected.
- Find meaning.
- Start laughing.
- Learn from experience.
- Remain hopeful.
- Take care of yourself.
- Keep a journal.
- Accept and anticipate change.
- Work toward a goal.
- Take action.
- Maintain perspective.
- Practice stress management and relaxation techniques
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