How to be more resilient

How quickly do you bounce back from life’s challenges? Do you crumble under pressure or are you able to rise above it and move on? The ability to recover quickly from difficulties is known as “resilience” – and it can be learnt.

In this episode, medical consultant Dr Green speaks to Tammy Dicks, the National Trauma Support Coordinator for ER24, about the quality of resilience, why you should nurture it, and how you can cultivate resilience in your life.

Some notable moments:

[00:03:00] The impact of chronic stress on your health

[00:03:48] Why is resilience important?

[00:04:55] Strategies to build resilience

[00:09:50] Lifestyle adjustments you can make

[00:14:55] Tips for calming interventions

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