Resilience

Definition:

The capacity to recover from adversity or challenges, maintaining strength and adaptability in the face of difficulties.

Behaviors:

Responding to setbacks with problem-solving

Adapting to adversity

Recovering from setbacks

Remaining hopeful

Showing persistence

Conversation Starter:

How do you build and maintain resilience in the face of challenges, and what strategies help you bounce back?

After an Activity:

What strategies helped you bounce back from setbacks?

Quote #1

The human capacity for burden is like bamboo – far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance. – Jodi Picoult

Quote #2

Resilience is knowing that you are the only one that has the power and the responsibility to pick yourself up. – Mary Holloway

Quote #3

Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again. – Nelson Mandela