The Top Ten Attributes of Resilient People
April 2003
According to Paul G. Stoltz, PhD, "success can be defined as
the degree to which one moves forward and upward [much like a mountain
climber], progressing in one’s lifelong mission, despite all
obstacles or other forms of adversity." We each react differently
in how we perceive and deal with adversity.
People who are resilient have the best chances of succeeding in
life, by staying positive and focused on achieving their goals,
and fulfilling their dreams and aspirations. Being resilient is
one of the most important emotional intelligence competencies you
can posses in today’s fast-paced world. What follows is a
list of some of the key attributes of resilient people.
People who are most resilient:
- Have a deep sense of purpose and passion for what they
do and find meaning as well as purpose in their struggles.
- Have strong faith in something bigger than themselves.
- Can self-reflect and gain wisdom from their experiences
and know who they are without exaggeration or fantasy.
- Keep reserves of energy built up with regular periods
of rest, reflection, and renewal.
- Have people they can depend upon and who know and love
them as they are.
- Build their day around rewarding and high pay-off activities.
- Use their peak time effectively and attack high priority
items at the time of day they are most mentally sharp and alert.
- Know their feelings, label them correctly and express
them routinely to others.
- Are emotionally and physically flexible enough to recover
from disappointment and fatigue. They select new paths to follow,
even if that means temporarily moving backward or sideways
to eventually move forward again to continue their pursuits.
- Know when they need help and don’t hesitate to
get it.
Good luck to you on your journey to success.
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