The definition of resilience is the power or ability to return to its original form or the ability of a person to adjust to or recover readily from an illness or major life change. After receiving negative feedback, an emotionally resilient person will look at this as an opportunity for growth. Another example of high emotional resilience is being able to bounce back from stressful events and activities. They have healthy coping mechanisms and coping strategies for maintaining a healthy mindset during difficult times. Choosing to grow stronger rather than just give up. Having high emotional resilience means seeking support from someone when you need it.
An example of emotional resilience is a business owner who chooses, during a time of poor business, to work through it. Everyday though this individual goes home late in the evening to release all bad emotions and baggage with his favorite yoga routine. The next day, he wakes up ambitious and in a good mood to do it again. This is the definition of great coping mechanisms and good emotional resilience. Since often is the case that obstacles are a part of the journey forward, so why choose to remain in negative thinking?
So what is a study we can reference to prove that emotional resilience is very important? According to a study performed where 180 Catholic nuns were scored for emotional content in their writings and survival rates later in life was found to have a positive correlation. As the quartile ranking of positive emotion in early life increased, there was a stepwise decrease in risk of mortality resulting in a 2.5-fold difference between the lowest and highest quartiles.(Danner et al., 2001) There is a positive relationship between remaining positive and living longer.
In conclusion, remaining resilient really is beneficial. What habits and techniques can we reference for emotional stability, better overall mood, or wellbeing? There are many techniques like mediation, positive thinking, yoga, journaling, forgiveness, and improving overall emotional IQ levels. An example is The Mindful Movement's "20 Minute Guided Meditation to Build Emotional Resilience | Experience Inner Peace and Clarity" shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF8uzDcbXj4. This and many like this can be used to help with mood and mindfulness.
Works Cited:
Danner, D. D., et al. “Positive Emotions in Early Life and Longevity: Findings from the Nun Study.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, vol. 80, no. 5, 1 May 2001, pp. 804–813, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11374751/.