Growing Your Inner Strength: A Guide to Resilience
Hello there! Do you know you have a quiet superhero inside you? It’s called Resilience, it is an inner strength that can help you withstand and recover from tough times. Think of it as a secret garden that you can nurture and grow. Let’s explore some tender ways to care for this garden, helping you flourish even when things seem hard.
Bond With Your Circle
Your friends and family are like the warm sunshine and refreshing rain in your secret garden. Sharing your thoughts and feelings or simply enjoying time together nurtures your inner strength. Have you noticed how a good laugh or planning a sweet, small adventure with friends can lift your spirits? That’s your resilience blooming.
Embrace Self-Care
Taking care of yourself is like watering your garden. It’s essential. Whether it’s listening to soothing music, losing yourself in an enchanting book, or wrapping up in a cozy blanket, these moments of peace help you grow stronger and more vibrant.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
Dancing in your room, gliding on a skateboard, playing a friendly game, or stretching gently, movement is like sunlight for your soul. It not only keeps your body healthy but brightens your mood, too. Achieving a personal goal in your favourite activity is also one of those quietly triumphant moments that make you glow inside.
Express Yourself
When you have lots on your mind, letting it out through writing, art, or music can be like planting seeds in your garden, transforming confusion into beautiful flowers of understanding.
Small Achievements Matter
Life can sometimes feel like a puzzle with ever-shifting pieces. Turning this into a game of small, achievable goals gives you a sense of progress and control. Each step forward, no matter how small, is like nurturing your garden, watching it grow and flourish.
Create a Peaceful Space
Imagine a cosy corner that’s all your own, filled with things that make you smile and feel at ease. Like a safe nest or a quiet nook in a garden, this space is just for you to pause and breathe, away from the hustle and bustle.
Reach Out Gently
Remember, asking for help is a strength. In those moments when you’re feeling a bit too much, reaching out to a friend, family member, an art therapist or a counsellor is wise and brave. It doesn’t mean you’re not resilient. Seeking support is another way of tending to your garden, ensuring it thrives.
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Written by Paula Rusly
Registered Psychologist and Art Therapist
References:
- Mary K. Alvord, Robin Gurwitch, Jana Martin, Ronald S. Palomares. Resilience for teens: 10 tips to build skills on bouncing back from rough times https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/bounce-teens 1 May 2011.
- Joey A. Lee, Erin Heberlein, Emily Pyle, Thomas Caughlan, Darvi Rahaman, Margaret Sabin, Jill L. Kaar. Study Protocol for a school-based single group pragmatic trial to promote resilience in youth. Building Resilience for Healthy Kids. Elsevier. Contemporary Clinical Trial Communications. Vol 21, March 2021, 100721
