"Setbacks are an inevitable part of life. Regardless of how much control we think we have, adversity finds its way in. Life's interruptions, whether it's losing your job and facing the uncertainty of a new direction, being overlooked for a promotion, a project falling through, or the end of a relationship, can feel like roadblocks. They can make our world stand still. They can also reveal strengths we didn't know we had and become turning points for growth, reinvention, and self-discovery."
"So often, when something doesn't go the way we hoped it would, we "should" on ourselves. I should have known better. I should have seen this coming. But that way of thinking just keeps us stuck. Instead, we can meet that part of us that's hurting with compassion. It also helps to remember that adversity is part of our story, but it's not the whole story. These events are not characteristics of who we are."
Adversity and life's interruptions are inevitable but do not define a person. Resiliency is not a fixed trait or single event but a set of practices for bouncing back and building comebacks. Resourcing oneself—through physical, emotional, social, and practical supports—prepares a person to navigate future challenges. Reframing setbacks as opportunities can reveal hidden strengths and enable growth, reinvention, and self-discovery. Responding with self-compassion instead of self-blame prevents getting stuck. Leaning on community and honouring daily habits sustains capacity and equips individuals to take the next right step when adversity arises.
Read at Psychology Today
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