Why are people like tea bags?
Because people don’t know how strong they are until they get into hot water! It may sound a bit corny, but the answer to this riddle, for me, sums up the benefits of focusing on developing our personal resilience, both at work and at home.   Dealing with difficulties is part of life, and the more we can see setbacks as opportunities for personal growth and development, the stronger we can become.

So how can we learn to be more resilient? 

The next time you are in “hot water” try the following (adapted from Dr Siebert’s suggestions in “The Resiliency Advantage“).