Survivors by definition are resilient.
To get to this point in our lives, we’ve had to do whatever we could to survive the abuse and neglect.
We may have had to do things that got us through those periods of darkness that most likely do not serve us as adults.
But now we can shift from a victim mentality and mindset of defensiveness.
We can find positive and healthy ways to live our lives with a new vision of resilience.
The three secrets of resilient people | Lucy Hone
What Trauma Taught Me About Resilience | Charles Hunt
The Power of Resilience | Harvard Medical School –
Start around 9mins for the actual presentation.
“What are the best strategies for reducing stress and leading a more resilient, meaningful life? Renowned speaker and author Robert Brooks will share insights and anecdotes that highlight the importance of emphasizing personal control, maintaining connections to minimize feelings of loneliness, practicing therapeutic lifestyle changes, engaging in contributory activities and expressing gratitude towards others in order to enrich the lives of others and provide health benefits for ourselves.”
