5 Daily Habits to Boost Your Resilience

Engage in physical activity daily. Options include a 30-minute walk, yoga, light stretching, kayaking, or dancing. Activity helps reduce stress and anxiety.

“It is so important to move your body and being active helps reduce stress and anxiety.”

Write down three things you're grateful for daily, and reflect on what was great about them. Gratitude fosters optimism and improves well-being.

“Sometimes we really have to hunt for what is good.”

Connect with others, share gratitude, and share in joyful moments. Reach out to loved ones and strengthen relationships.

“Resilient people can't do everything on their own. They need other people in their lives, because other people matter.”

Take breaks to rest, rejuvenate, and recharge by doing activities that bring you joy.

“Resilient people take breaks. Because if they don't, they burn out.”

Be present in the moment, especially when spending time with loved ones. Pause and refocus if you find yourself dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.

“If you're eating dinner with loved ones or with a friend, make sure the phones are turned off and just be there in the actual moment with them.”