Resilience: The Gift You Get from Multiple Failures

I no longer chase happiness. I believe, much like renowned psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, that you can’t PURSUE happiness. It ensues when you live a meaningful life. What you CAN chase after is resilience. And I have been pursuing that bad boy with everything I have for the last 10 years. My self-help bookshelves in the living room, in my bedroom (bad Feng shui, I know), and in my son’s bedroom (where I work) are lined with books that contain the word “resilience” in the subtitle, by authors promising to make me more resilient in 5 or 8, or sometimes 12 steps. I recently read Stronger: Develop the Resilience You Need to Succeed. The authors distill the secrets of the Navy SEALs and others who excel under pressure. Through more than four decades of research and experimental refinement, they’ve come up with these five factors that establish personal resilience: Active Optimism. Optimism is more than a belief — it’s a mandate for change. It’s the inclination to move forward when others are retreating. Decisive Action. You must acquire the courage to make difficult decisions. Moral Compass. Use honor, integrity, fidelity, and ethical behavior to guide your decisions under challenging circumstances. Relentless Tenacity and Determination. Persistence can be omnipotent. Interpersonal Support. Who has your back? Their science is fascinating, and I think they’re right about much of developing this “psychological body armor,” as...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Books Depression Inspiration & Hope Mental Health and Wellness Motivation and Inspiration Personal Self-Help Coping Skills Failure Personal Growth Resilience Worry Source Type: blogs