Practices to Build Resilience complements the Resilience Profile and is intended for coaches, counselors, workshop facilitators, wellness programs, individuals, and anyone who would like more ideas on how to build resilience.

This digital resource is provided to anyone who purchases licenses to use the online Resilience Assessments for Adults and online Resilience Assessments for Youth.

Scroll down for a list of practices included in this resource.

Practices to Build Resilience

Contents

Practices to Build Resilience

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Sense of Purpose

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Quick Assessment

Practice #1: Dream

Practice #2: Your Purpose Finds You

Practice #3: You Are Unique

Practice #4: There Are Things That Bring You Joy; What Are They?

Practice #5: Get Unstuck

Practice #6: Look for Patterns

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Authenticity

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Quick Assessment

Practice #1: Stop Being Who You Aren’t

Practice #2: What Matters Most to You?

Practice #3: If You Really Knew Me

Practice #4: Recognize and Accept How Others Value You

Practice #5: Rely On Your Values to Guide Your Decisions

Practice #6: Don’t Let Anyone Else Define Who You Are

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Equanimity

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Quick Assessment

Practice #1: Breathe

Practice #2: Practice being Positive

Practice #2: Realistic Optimism

Practice #4: Keep Your Perspective

Practice #5: Humor

Practice #6: Gratitude

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Self-Reliance

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Quick Assessment

Practice #1: Learn to Make Good Decisions

Practice #2: Decision Matrix

Practice #3: Push the Envelope

Practice #4: Know What You’re Good At

Practice #5: Act Like a Self-Reliant Person

Practice #6: Depend On Your Strengths

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Perseverance

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Quick Assessment

Practice #1: Dreams and Determination

Practice #2: The Power of Support

Practice #3: Prepare for Roadblocks

Practice #4: Success Mindset

Practice #5: Self-Discipline while Working from Home

Practice #6: How Much Perseverance Do You Have? 11 point checklist

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Manage Your Stress

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Quick Assessment

Practice #1: Build In Daily Stress Reducing Activities

Practice #2: Simplify and Slow Down

Practice #3: Recognize the Source of Stress

Practice #4: Reduce and Relieve Distress

Practice #5: Seek Serenity

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Care for Your Health

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Quick Assessment

Practice #1: Get Adequate Sleep

Practice #2: Eat Well

Practice #3: Exercise Every Day

Practice #4: Strengthen Your Spiritual Life

Practice #5: Enrich Your Intellectual Life

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Connect with Others

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Practice #1: Strengthen Friendships

Practice #2: End Loneliness and Isolation

Practice #3: Live a Blue Zones Life

Practice #4: Create a Sense of Belonging

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Find Balance

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Quick Assessment

Practice #1: Start with Action

Practice #2: Look at the Whole Picture of Your Life

Practice #3: Be Aware of Things that Emotionally Exhaust You

Practice #4: Only Say Yes If You Mean It

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Engage In Life

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Quick Assessment

Practice #1: Find Joy

Practice #2: Move Forward

Practice #3: Celebrate

Practice #4: Six Ways to More Happiness In Your Life

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