Embrace change with an open heart and mind. Your resiliency can be enhanced by changing your thoughts and taking action.
Before stress takes a physical toll, it usually takes an emotional one. When we feel
overwhelmed, our fear, anger or depression can trigger the release of stress hormones. This
sets off chemical reactions in your body and brain that are intimately linked to numerous health
issues, including blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, headaches, muscle tension,
irritable bowel syndrome, fatigue, sleep disorders, cognitive problems and more.
Fortunately, we can learn to shield ourselves from the negative impacts of stress by practicing
techniques that enhance our resiliency. Two people can experience the same situation, such as
getting stuck in traffic or having a major conflict at work, and one will react negatively and hold
that emotion, while the other seems to find “strength in the storm” and bounces back quickly.
That is resiliency.
Relaxation training for anxiety: a ten-years systematic review with meta-analysis
The great outdoors? Exploring the mental health benefits of natural environments
Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga and its ability to increase quality of life https://www .ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3193654/
Social Support and Resilience to Stress https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2921311/
Psychological Resilience and Positive Emotional Granularity: Examining the Benefits of Positive Emotions on Coping and Health https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1201429/
Religious Involvement, Gratitude, and Change in Depressive Symptoms Over Time: Exploring the stress-buffering effects of gratitude https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2843928/