Me Thinks

I found this article to be excellent:

"Developing Emotional Resilience throughout the Race of Life"

 by Tom Golightly

Here are excerpts:

What is emotional resilience? While other definitions exist, emotional resilience is defined within a gospel perspective as the ability to adapt to emotional challenges with courage and faith centered in Jesus Christ. It’s being able to work through adverse conditions, bounce back from stressful situations, and maintain our motivation.

This skill requires cultivating an internal sense of competence and belief while at the same time learning how to lean on others and their wisdom. It also involves fostering optimism, a healthy sense of control over our lives, emotional awareness and tolerance, and flexibility in problem-solving.There are things we can do before, during, and after experiencing life’s challenges that can help us build emotional resilience.

Before 

The first thing is to accept that there will be challenges in life. We we often try to live our lives avoiding certain struggles, but some challenges are inevitable. Accepting that doesn’t mean that we’re seeking trials—it just means that we’re acknowledging that difficult times, through no choice of our own, will happen. Another thing we can do is to become aware of and adapt to the emotional ups and downs of everyday life.

During

As we experience different situations that require resilience, it’s best to focus on the things we can control. Much of the emotional duress we experience from difficult situations stems from being worried about outcomes or problems that are out of our control. Another way to develop resilience is to learn to observe our feelings without judging ourselves for them. A third thing to do in times of trouble is to build a sense of interdependence—understanding how and when to lean on others.

After

As we move on from struggles, we need to practice giving ourselves the same compassion that we extend to others. Self-compassion involves practicing self-kindness, forgiveness, and mindfulness and receiving emotional support. As we work on having mindful moments, we open ourselves up to being more grateful for the variety of experiences we have had.

Like long-distance runners, we can condition ourselves to move forward with courage and faith during trying times. And in doing so, the Lord will help us learn and grow and He will bless us with joy and peace, no matter what trials may come our way.

(https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2022/01/digital-only-young-adults/developing-emotional-resilience-throughout-the-race-of-life?lang=eng)