Embracing Change

A Guide to Resilience and Growth

“Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it’s less good than the one you had before,”

Building Resilience Starts with These Three Steps

Resilience is the art of bouncing back. It’s about taking control when life throws you curveballs — choosing to act instead of standing by and hoping for the best. But what does that look like in practice?

Imagine losing a job unexpectedly. You could let the situation defeat you or take steps to move forward: updating your resume, reaching out to your network, or exploring a new career path. This choice to act defines resilience.

Here are three essential skills to help you build resilience and take control of life’s inevitable challenges:

1 — Survivor Mentality

Shifting from Victim to Victor

Life is unpredictable, and challenges are unavoidable. While you may not have control over the events, you always have a choice in how you respond. A survivor mentality shifts your focus from what’s wrong to what’s possible.

For example, after a natural disaster, resilient individuals often look for ways to help their community rebuild. They don’t dwell on the losses; they focus on restoration.