Being resilient involves finding ways to manage feelings, to help you get through any challenges which come your way.
Can you think about what makes you feel better when you are feeling stressed, or down? Can you do more of that?
At Childline, we like to think about resilience of terms of ‘I Have, I Can and I Am’. If you can put even one or two of these into a sentence, you’re doing well.
Some examples might include:
- ‘I have a family that supports me’
- ‘I have friends that feel the same way that I do’
- ‘I can talk to my mum / dad / brother / sister / teacher / friend / a trusted adult / Childline if I am feeling stressed or overwhelmed’
- ‘I can paint / draw / listen to music / go for a walk / keep playing sport which helps me feel better’
- ‘I am lovable’
- ‘I am kind / helpful / thoughtful’
- Remember: Talking Makes Us Stronger!