a recipe for resilience

“It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.”

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

No matter what life throws at us, we all have the power to develop resilience and strength. So, here's a recipe for resilience that you can try cooking up for yourself!

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Ingredients:

  • A hefty dose of positive thinking

  • A sprinkle of self-kindness

  • A tablespoon of stress management techniques

  • A pinch of flexibility

  • A large handful of humour

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your positive thinking by taking time to savour the small joys in life.

  2. Measure a generous dose of self-love and patience, and whisk it into your daily routine.

  3. Boil up a batch of stress management techniques like deep breathing, meditation or yoga.

  4. Stir in a pinch of flexibility - be open to change and uncertainty with an attitude of curiosity.

  5. To bring it all together, don’t forget the essential ingredient - a dash of humour!

Cook up as much as you need. With a little determination and perseverance, you can find the strength to face any challenge that comes your way. Good luck!

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