Be Mindful Of…Building Resilience

Mental Health Care

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Some people bounce back from life’s challenges more easily than others. But, all of us can strengthen that mental muscle we call resiliency. This is a set of skills to help us cope and recover when something bad happens. While building resiliency is a personal journey, common skills include accepting change, being optimistic, taking steps toward goals, having self-compassion and forgiveness, and practicing mindfulness.

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