Of all the resources that contribute to being resilient in life, perhaps the most consistent and most reliable is that of having a positive attitude.
Having a positive attitude, rather than a negative or pessimistic one, will usually go a long way in making it possible to get through many of life’s challenges and tough situations.
And while having a positive attitude is never a guarantee to get you through problems and challenges, it might well be the next best thing.
“You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you.” (Brian Tracy)
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is a strength.” (Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Resilience means you experience, you feel, you fail, you hurt. You fall. But, you keep going.” (Yasmin Mogahed)
Getting Personal
In your own opinion, what are the two or three of the most important personal resources that contribute to an individual’s resilience?
Is having a positive attitude one of them? If not why not?
….Top of page image, from driven.com
