Adversity

In Brief

Embracing and overcoming difficulties, hardships, suffering, trauma, and heartbreak.

Quotes

Adversity strengthens our emotional muscles.

 

“Success is 99 percent failure.” ~ S. Honda

 

“Turn your wounds into wisdom.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

 

“When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.” ~ L. Hefty

 

“That which does not kill us, makes us stronger.” ~ F. Nietzsche

Resources

website

Websites

Apa.org

Positivepsychology.com

Healthdirect.gov.au

Helpguide.org

Mayoclinic.org

movies

Movies

Selma

Rocky

Schindler’s List

Into the Wild

Freedom Writers

127 Hours

books

Books

When Things Fall Apart
~ P. Chodron

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
~ C. Mackey

 

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Trait Pros

Real problems are seen as learning opportunities. Calm amidst chaos. Moderation is key.

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Trait Cons

Even adaptive strategies can become extreme. Overly persistent with unattainable goals.

tips

Tip(s)

Accept your new reality even if it’s less good than the one you had before.

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