Resilience is our ability to adapt and bounce back when things don’t go as planned. Resilient people don't wallow or dwell on failures; they acknowledge the situation, learn from their mistakes and then move forward. According to University of Chicago psychologist Susan Kobasa, there are three essential elements to resilience:

1. Challenge

Resilient people view a difficulty as a challenges, not a paralysing event. They look at their failures and mistakes as lessons to be learned from and opportunities for growth. They don’t view them as negative reflections on their abilities or self-worth.

2. Commitment

Resilient people are committed to their profession, job, life and goals, and they have a compelling reason to get out of bed in the morning. Commitment isn’t restricted to their work, they commit to relationships, friendships, religious or spiritual beliefs and the causes they care about.

3. Personal control

Resilient people spend time and energy focusing on situations and events they have control over. Because they put their efforts where they can have the most impact, they feel empowered and confident. Those who spend time worrying about uncontrollable events often feel lost, helpless and powerless to take action.

"The good news is that although some people seem to be born with more resilience than others, those whose resilience is lower can learn how to boost their ability to cope, thrive and flourish when the going gets tough" - Centre for confidence and well-being, Glasgow