Resiliency: What Exactly Is It?

Dictionary.com defines resiliency as 1) “the power or ability to return to the original form, position, etc. after being bent, compressed or stretched; elasticity; 2) “ability to recover readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyancy.”

So, basically, being resilient means that you are able to recover and adapt – you “bounce back”, if you will, from things outside the norm. You adapt well to change and are able to continue on with little to no interference to your daily life.

 

Sounds like a good trait to have. And, some people are more resilient than others. Some people seem to always stay on that even keel no matter what is going on around them. Even if something major happens and they falter a bit, it doesn’t seem to take them long to adjust and get back to “business as usual.”

 

So, there are benefits to building our resiliency.  By the end, of this e promotion we hope that you will have a better understanding of what encourages resiliency and how you can work to build your resilience. There may be some work along the way, but you can do it! And, this ePromotion is a great way to start. Get ready for Day 2!

Terri Sitrin, LCSW, ACSW, CEAP | EAP Consultant, Dallas District | USPS EAP

214-353-6996 | TLSitrin@magellanhealth.com

Magellan Health Inc,  2341 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX  75220-4415 Go to www.EAP4YOU.com or call 800-EAP-4YOU (800-327-4968) TTY: 877-492-7341