Resilience
What is resilience?
The ability to bounce back from challenges and adapt to stressors.
What does overcoming challenges mean?
Successfully dealing with and controlling problems or difficulties.
Describe a time when you showed resilience in a difficult situation.
That’s impressive!
What does failure teach us?
It teaches you what doesn’t work for you to adapt and improve.
What brain region is less reactive in resilient people, making them less likely to panic?
The amygdala
What part of the brain helps regulate emotions and decision-making under stress?
The prefrontal cortex.
What should you do first when trying to overcome a challenge?
Assess the situation by identifying obstacles, resources, and strengths.
Why do you think some people are better at handling stress than others?
Great insight!
What mindset helps build resilience?
Growth mindset
What chemical do some people produce more of, making them more optimistic?
Dopamine
Name one way to build resilience.
Managing stress, building a support system, setting small goals, staying flexible, or pushing forward.
Name one type of challenge people face.
Personal, academic, social, or physical challenges.
How can failure be a positive thing? Give an example.
Excellent perspective!
How can reframing failure help you grow?
It allows you to see setbacks as learning opportunities instead of permanent defeats.
What role do support systems play in resilience?
They provide emotional security, making challenges easier to face.
What is neuroplasticity?
The brain’s ability to rewire itself, meaning resilience can be trained and strengthened.
Why is staying flexible important when overcoming challenges?
If one method doesn’t work, you can adjust and try another approach.
If you could improve one part of your resilience, what would it be and why?
Great self-reflection!
What is the main difference between a growth and a fixed mindset?
People with a growth mindset believe abilities can grow with effort and practice, while people with a fixed mindset give up easily and avoid challenges out of fear of failure.
Can resilience be influenced by genetics?
Yes, some gene variations can help, but experiences and mindset also shape resilience.
What personality trait helps people believe they can solve problems and boosts resilience?
Self-efficacy
What are three ways people respond to failure?
Giving up, ignoring it, or learning and adapting.
What advice would you give to someone struggling with a difficult challenge?
That’s really thoughtful!
Name two ways to turn failure into resilience.
Reframe it, look for patterns, keep trying, or ask for help.
How do past experiences, like childhood challenges, shape resilience?
Facing manageable failures early on teaches coping skills and builds resilience over time.