Resilience is sometimes easier to recognize in hindsight than it is in the moment (Bellizzi, 2026).
Looking back on a challenging time, you might notice that you kept going and eventually found your footing, without ever considering yourself resilient for having done so.
People who are resilient still sometimes find it hard to cope and doubt themselves. Like everyone, they have bad days. But how they move forward is what sets them apart, and this adaptability is a skill that can be strengthened and recognized over time.
Before you continue, we thought you might like to download our five positive psychology tools for free. These engaging, science-based exercises will help you effectively deal with difficult circumstances and give you the tools to improve the resilience of your clients, students, or employees.
Looking back on a challenging time, you might notice that you kept going and eventually found your footing, without ever considering yourself resilient for having done so.
People who are resilient still sometimes find it hard to cope and doubt themselves. Like everyone, they have bad days. But how they move forward is what sets them apart, and this adaptability is a skill that can be strengthened and recognized over time.
Before you continue, we thought you might like to download our five positive psychology tools for free. These engaging, science-based exercises will help you effectively deal with difficult circumstances and give you the tools to improve the resilience of your clients, students, or employees.
