Resiliency in the face of change

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Journal: What does resiliency mean to you and why is it important to be resilient? Write about a time you or someone you know displayed resiliency.

 Resilient: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

 Resilience in positive psychology refers to the ability to cope with whatever life throws at you ... A resilient person works through challenges by using personal resources, strengths and other positive capacities of psychological capital like hope, optimism, and self-efficacy.
Well-Being Center | George Mason University's Resilience Model ...

This model shows what resiliency looks like. People who are resilient have a healthy understanding of the meaning of life, positive emotions, social support, coping, and physical well-being. Look at this model and determine in which area(s) you could be stronger.  

 Watch: The Three Secrets of Resilient People/Ted Talk
The Three Secrets of Resilient People

 Answer the following questions:
What are the three secrets (strategies) of resilient people?
How can you incorporate those strategies into your life right now?

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  1. AJMarch 30, 2020 at 7:21 AM

    when we answer, do u want us to send it through email or google doc thing?

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