Research has begun to underscore the importance of shifting from a narrow focus on distress reduction to actively promoting positive psychological qualities and resources. Expanding the definition of mental health to include well-being allows for a more comprehensive and effective approach to supporting adolescents.
Resilience isn’t about avoiding life’s difficulties; it’s about building the strength to navigate them thoughtfully. When you cultivate mindfulness, nurture supportive relationships, and embrace adaptability, you can strengthen your resilience and thrive in the face of adversity.
Suffering is a normal part of the universal human experience, and when we try to fight that, well, as Carl Jung is known for saying, “what you resist, persists.”
Sometimes the first step is to become aware of our resistance so that we can stop resisting, drop the struggle, and move towards learning more useful ways of dealing with our anxiety.
If we want to know how to reduce stress or how to deal with anxiety, we first need to understand the differences between the two in order to correctly identify the problem.