How to Become More Resilient

To be more resilient means you are able to bounce back much faster and easier from 
any struggle in your life. With more resiliency, you can recover from anything that life 
throws at you, regardless of how bad it is. Here are some tips for becoming more 
resilient.


Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills

If you want to be more resilient, the first thing you need to do is learn how to solve 
problems in a more efficient way. Problem-solving might not come naturally to you, 
especially if you have grown up with the mindset that you’re not good at it. But it really 
only takes a few strategies to work through your own challenges, which will then make 
you more confident and resilient moving forward. 

Some tips include:

Be creative when working on a new solution to a difficult problem. Can you take 
another path? Is there something new you can try?

Do your research. Make sure you have really looked through all your options before 
getting stressed out or giving up on something. 

Work with others. Find support from friends and family, ask a colleague, reach out to 
someone who specializes in this area. 

Use your emotions to your advantage. Look at your feelings and emotions as a 
superpower. Use them to your benefit, let them guide you to the right solution. Don’t 
fear them or hide from them. Embrace them. Your emotions come from your own mind, 
and they often have the answers you’re looking for.


Learn How to Be More Mindful in Any Situation

Being mindful is an amazing skill when it comes to being more resilient and bouncing 
back from challenges in your life. When you practice mindfulness, you stay in the 
moment, never judging your thoughts or feelings, but just acknowledging them for what 
they are.

Now is the perfect time to start practicing being more mindful. If you’re not ready to be 
mindful during the more difficult challenges in your life, just start small and simple. The 
next time you eat a meal, sit somewhere quiet, turn off your phone and TV, and just 
focus on your food. Focus on the colors, the tastes, the textures, the temperature, the 
flavors. Really get lost in the experience and focus on each detail. 

This is all mindfulness really is. It is being present in the moment, paying attention with 
no judgment, and accepting that this is what the current moment is. That’s it. 


Prioritize Yourself with Self-Care

Self-care should always be a priority in your life as it is how you show yourself that you 
are loved and valued, but it can be especially useful when it comes to being more 
resilient. It is a way to put yourself first and have more self-love and confidence, which 
in turn can help you to build up that internal strength for tackling any hardship in your 
life.

There is no right or wrong way to do self-care. It can be any type of activity that you 
enjoy doing, that is only for you, and that makes you feel good. It can be pampering 
yourself, taking a long shower or bath, going for a walk, taking a nap in the middle of the 
day, cooking yourself a good meal, reading a book, playing with your dogs, really 
anything that feels special to you. If it feels good and is a way to make yourself a 
priority, then it’s beneficial to you.

Why does this help you become more resilient? You are teaching yourself that you are 
important. That you can do anything. The better you treat yourself, the more self-
compassion you have, and the more confident you become. This is an amazing cycle 
that helps you build your emotional strength allowing you to accomplish anything.


Remember How Far You Have Come

When you feel like you aren’t bouncing back fast enough, think for a minute on all you 
have already accomplished. You have likely gone through many obstacles and 
challenges in your life. How did you get through them? It takes strength and resilience 
to get as far as you have, no matter where in your life you are. 

Life isn’t always easy, and it loves to throw curveballs at you every time you feel 
comfortable. But you don’t need superpowers to handle it. All you need is a little 
confidence, reassurance, and that internal strength you already have to be resilient.



