The Power of Resilience: Bouncing Back from Adversity
Psychological resilience, or 'psikolojik sağlamlık,' as it's known in Turkish, is our ability to bounce back from stressful situations. It's like a mental muscle that we can train and make stronger. Imagine a teenager named Alex. His parents recently got divorced, and that has been tough on him. He was also struggling to keep up with his schoolwork. Many kids might crumble under this pressure, but not Alex. He found ways to deal with his problems. He talked to friends and counselors about his feelings. He broke down his homework into manageable tasks. This is what psychological resilience looks like. Being resilient does not mean that a person doesn't experience difficulty or distress. It means they find ways to cope and bounce back. So, how can you build psychological resilience? Talk about your feelings with someone you trust. Break down big problems into smaller, manageable parts. Stay active and take care of your health. Remember, every small step you take towards overcoming difficulties makes you stronger!
Question 1
What is the meaning of 'psychological resilience'?
Ability to avoid stressful situations
Ability to excel in academics
Ability to bounce back from stressful situations
Ability to make friends
Ability to keep parents from getting divorced
Question 2
What did Alex do to cope with his problems?
He ignored his problems
He blamed others for his problems
He talked to friends and counselors, and broke down his homework into manageable tasks
He dropped out of school
He stopped talking to his parents
Question 3
Does being resilient mean that a person doesn't experience difficulty or distress?
Yes
No
Maybe
Sometimes
Always
Question 4
How can you build psychological resilience?
By ignoring your feelings
By taking on big problems all at once
By talking about your feelings with someone you trust and breaking down big problems into smaller parts
By staying inactive and neglecting your health
By blaming others for your problems
Question 5
What does every small step towards overcoming difficulties make you?
Weaker
Happier
Stronger
Sadder
Angrier
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