22% of Generation Z respondents (ages 13 to 27) say they have no friends.
This is a worrisome number, according to professor of psychology and public health George Everly Jr.; a key element of resilience is our relationships with other people.
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Source: 2019 YouGov poll
The 7 C’s of Resilience -to share with the people around you.
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- Connection: Human connection is one of the most important elements supporting resilience. Find meaningful opportunities to connect with friends, family, colleagues, and your community.
- Competence: Knowing how to handle stressful situations and face challenges will make us more resilient. Stress reduction is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and improved to increase our social skills and build resilience.
- Confidence: When we’re confident, we know that falling down isn't a failure — but not getting back up is. Adopting a positive attitude will change our perspective on failure.
- Character: Always showing integrity, ethical conduct, and personal accountability will increase our self-confidence and our resilience.
- Contribution: When we contribute to our communities, our neighborhoods, and our families, the appreciation we receive drives our self-confidence and boosts our resilience.
- Coping: Strong social skills and the know-how to reduce stress prepare us to tackle life’s challenges. These skills can be taught to children, teens, and adults.
- Control: When we take responsibility for our decisions and actions, we begin to make choices that enable us to feel like we’re in control of our lives and able to overcome challenges.
Source: Kenneth Ginsberg
• This story originally appeared in the February 2022 issue of Rotary magazine. Learn practical tips to strengthen your resilience, and how to instill resilience in others
