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<p class="block-paragraph">There will always be tough times in life. Times when we don’t feel our best, when we don’t succeed at the things we try, or maybe when friendships or relationships end. But if you make resilience your superpower, you can overcome life’s challenges more easily. So let’s learn more about bouncing back! </p>

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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>When we are resilient, we are able to cope with stressful events which happen in our lives.</strong>&nbsp;</h4>



<p><strong>Bouncing Back&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p class="has-body-lg-font-size">Our resilience is also often described as our ability to ‘bounce back’. There are lots of things that we can do to help us become resilient. It is something we can all work on and get better at.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>At the moment, everyone is trying to cope with the changes which Covid-19 has brought to the world. This might seem hard at times – and this is totally understandable.&nbsp;</p>



<p>You might be feeling lots of different emotions at the moment. You might be feeling more stressed or anxious, or perhaps you find yourself getting angry with people or crying more than normal. That’s ok.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Being resilient means finding ways to manage these feelings, to help you get through this and any other challenges which might come your way.&nbsp;</p>



<p>At Childline, we like to thank of resilience in terms of ‘I Have, I Can and I Am’.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you can put even one or two of these statements into action for you, that’s great!&nbsp;</p>



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<li>Who do &#8216;I Have&#8217; in my life that I can talk to if I need to? This can be a trusted friend, family member or Childline.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>What is it that &#8216;I Can&#8217; do to help myself feel better? What can I control and what can I not control?&nbsp;</li>
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<li>What is it that &#8216;I Am&#8217; already good at? What are my positive qualities? I can use these now to help me.&nbsp;</li>
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<p class="has-body-lg-font-size">The good thing about facing challenges in this way is that it can help us find ways to bounce back. There are some other good things you can do to help build up your resilience – it is really good to try to keep them up at the moment.&nbsp;</p>



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<details class="wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow"><summary>Connect&nbsp;</summary>
<p>Spend time with people. Stay in touch with family and friends. This might be by chatting to them over the phone, or online.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Have confidence in yourself. Think of all the things you are good at. This will help you feel positive about yourself and focus your mind on all that is great about you.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you know what helps you to cope with stress, use this technique when you need it. This might be listening to music, kicking a ball, going for a walk or a cycle, talking to a friend or family member or drawing a picture.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Do something nice for someone. This may help you feel happy and helpful. You could even draw a picture or get some decorations and leave them in your windows to spread a smile to anyone passing by.&nbsp;</p>
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<details class="wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow"><summary>Get Support&nbsp;</summary>
<p>Remember, it is ok to feel sad or upset at times. There is support available for you. Is there a trusted adult you can speak with about how you’re feeling? Remember, Childline is always here to listen.&nbsp;</p>
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Being resilient 


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<p class="block-paragraph">In a world of filters and facetimes, selfies and social media, it can be easy to feel insecure about how we look. Unrealistic standards of beauty can affect anyone, and we may even start to see a distorted view of ourselves. So, how can we build our confidence and understanding so that we can learn to love the way we look? Keep reading to find out!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Do you ever wish that you looked like someone else? Most of us do at some point. We don’t want to give anyone an excuse to tease or single us out for any reason. But things change…&nbsp;</h4>



<p class="has-body-lg-font-size">It’s all very well to say it doesn’t matter what you look like, that it’s who you are as a person that counts. But, in a world with extreme filters, social media pressure and unrealistic beauty expectations at every corner, that’s not much consolation when you’re feeling down about your appearance.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>We all want to fit in and feel like part of a friendship group and often that involves adopting a certain look or aesthetic that has been deemed ‘acceptable’ to them. But the thing is, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There was a time when people were teased about having freckles and now huge beauty brands sell special ‘freckle pens’ to achieve the same look!&nbsp;</p>



<p>You can be bullied for anything – whether you’re tall, short, blonde, red-haired, curvy, thin, short-sighted, quiet, a fan of cartoons, a science lover, good at maths or much more besides.&nbsp;</p>



<p>But what you may not realise now is that those things are the very attributes that will make you stand out and/or become successful when you’re older.&nbsp;</p>
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<details class="wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow"><summary>Unrealistic beauty standards&nbsp;</summary>
<p>Remember that things change. In the 90s, fashion magazines suggested we should be tall and thin like the supermodels that were famous at the time.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Twenty years ago, there was a shift in beauty standards to include curvaceous figures and  recently, the focus has moved more towards an athletic, strong physique.&nbsp;</p>



<p>And it will probably change again. The best thing you can do is to look at yourself with kind eyes and learn how to make the best of the body you’re in right now.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>It’s true what Roald Dahl said when he wrote: “If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.”&nbsp;</p>



<p>Having positive and good thoughts about yourself is the first step to feeling and looking better. You deserve to like yourself for who you are and that means building your self-confidence.&nbsp;</p>
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<details class="wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow"><summary>What is self-confidence?&nbsp;</summary>
<p>Self-confidence means feeling good about yourself, believing in your abilities and believing in your worth and value as a person. People can struggle with self-confidence when they don’t feel they are good enough or they are going through tough times.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Try some of these tips to boost your self-confidence: &nbsp;</p>



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<li>Replace negative feelings about yourself with a positive belief in who you are and what you can do. &nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li>
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<li>Write down at least one good thing about yourself. It could be something like being trustworthy, having a good sense of humour or something you are good at in school or work.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Plan something positive every day, something that you can look forward to and that gives you a sense of achievement. It could be going for a walk, doing art or helping another person.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Talk to someone about how you’re feeling. Sometimes it helps to see ourselves through another person’s eyes.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Once you feel more confident, start playing around with how you dress or wear your hair. Take inspiration from Tiktok, Instagram or Youtube tutorials.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Remember that each person’s beauty shines in many different ways – yes, you might notice the way they look first but what will stay with you is how they make you feel.&nbsp;</li>
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<p class="has-body-lg-font-size">If you want to talk more about this or any other topic, you can contact Childline any time (24 hours a day, every day) on <strong>1800 666 666 </strong>or chat to us online on <a href="http://childline.ie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">childline.ie</a> via the orange Live Chat tab.  </p>

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