Resilience for Working Moms: 5 Skills You Can Build Today
Feb 02, 2026
5 Key Factors Associated with Resilience
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to bounce back from tough situations more easily than others? In many cases, resilience is what separates one group from the other. This ability to adapt and thrive when things get tough determines our ability to overcome setbacks and challenges as they arise.
Fortunately, resilience isn’t a fixed characteristic you’re either born with or not. Instead, it can be learned and developed over time. Becoming more resilient will help you face the future with confidence, knowing that you can handle whatever comes your way.
Here are five key factors associated with resilience:
- Emotional Regulation
Resilient people are able to control their emotions when dealing with stressful situations. Instead of blindly reacting to how they feel about the situation, they are able to respond with logic and reason. This leads to better outcomes and results, which increases self-confidence.
This emotional regulation requires understanding their emotions and finding healthy ways to express them. By utilizing methods such as mindfulness and meditation, they can tap into their emotions and control how they respond under difficult conditions.
- Positive Outlook
Optimism isn’t just a sunny outlook. It’s the ability to anticipate positive outcomes and have faith in your ability to create them. Optimistic people see challenges as temporary setbacks or hurdles they can overcome. Resilient people tend to have a confident, positive outlook that helps them handle setbacks more productively. They’re able to bounce back and keep going in spite of the challenges they face.
You can nurture a more optimistic outlook by practicing gratitude, setting realistic and meaningful goals, and journaling about positive experiences.
- Problem-Solving Skills
Resilient people focus on solving problems, rather than avoiding them. This proactive approach to problem solving helps overcome feelings of helplessness and overwhelm. It’s difficult to worry about how to handle tough situations when you are actively engaged in solving them.
You can improve your problem-solving skills by becoming organized, brainstorming solutions, and using your imagination. Look for answers by analyzing what’s worked in the past and don’t be afraid to ask for help when needed.
- A Strong Support Network
Everyone needs help on occasion. Resilient people understand the value of having a reliable support network comprised of trusted friends, family members, colleagues, and members of their community. This network can provide emotional and moral support, hands-on help, and fresh perspectives when needed.
Building supportive relationships takes effort, but the rewards are worth it. As the saying goes, “To have a good friend, be a good friend.” Be genuine and honest, demonstrate compassion and empathy, and spend time communicating and bonding with others to build solid, healthy relationships.
- Self-Confidence
Resilient people are confident in their ability to handle whatever life throws at them. Over time, this faith in their ability to navigate challenging circumstances becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. After each successful encounter, they become even more certain of their ability to handle future challenges.
To increase self-confidence, set achievable goals and celebrate your wins. If something doesn’t go as planned, don’t think of it as a failure. Instead, analyze what you learned from the experience and identify what you can do differently in the future.
As you focus on cultivating these five key factors associated with resilience, you’ll soon find you’re better equipped to handle life’s inevitable challenges.
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