How Resilient are you...?

Like any skill, mental, emotional and spiritual, resilience can be learned.?

Here's how:?

1) Redefine setbacks as the gateway to something greater.?

2) Remember successful people don't just face adversity, they embrace it.?

3) Tune out the critics and focus on doing your best.?

4) Remember each day that prayer and gratitude create a fertile environment for faith.?

5) Increase your faith-talk when you're afraid.?

6) Learn from failure, and remember the many times you've succeeded.?

7) Visualise victory before going into battle.?

8) Refuse to dwell on the past or worry about the future. Today is where you have the most influence.?

9) Identify a solution instead of complaining.?

10) Replace self-doubt with faith-talk.

11) When things look hopeless, remember 'with your God all things are possible'

12) When you feel alone, think of those who've helped you and who love and support you.?

13) Pray for guidance, discernment, and wisdom when you're in over your head.?

14) Rest when you're tired, but don't give up. Finish strong in everything you do.?

15) Remember you 'can do all things through your God when you think you can't!

16) Recognise what you can't control, focus on what you can, and surrender the rest to your God.?

17) Exercise physically if you can, to give you strength and lift your mood.?

18) Laugh to reduce stress, strengthen your immune system and improve arterial blood flow.?

19) Be grateful. Research shows that people who sent a letter or email of thanks to someone who helped them, stayed in a better mood for up to a month.