In the Face of Adversity

The importance of resilience

Ron Breazeale Ph.D.

Managing Pandemic-Related Anxiety

As the pandemic waxes and wanes, resilience is key to managing the emotional ups and downs.

Why Do People Make Bad Choices?

Do you sometimes double down on a bad choice? Here's what may be driving this decision.

Ageism: How to Set Your Mindset as You Age

Concerned about getting older? Developing strong resilience skills and attitudes can help you through the process.

Ageism: How Not to Be Invisible

Are you getting up in years and starting to feel invisible? It's time to speak up.

3 Factors That Separate Optimists and Pessimists

Is your worldview influencing your outlook on life? You can make adjustments to be more optimistic.

How Poverty Can Impact Mental and Physical Health

We have an opportunity to make some significant changes. Here are some ways we can address poverty and improve health.

How to Adapt to Change

Concerned about the changes occurring in your life? You can adapt using the skills and attitudes of resilience.

Getting Through the Grieving Process

The loss of a loved one can be devastating. It is important to be present with your grief.

Confronting the Reality of Death and Dying

What you and those closest to you can do to make the end of life easier.

Finding Resilience in the Face of Death

When a friend is dying, being present in their life and our own can help us through the grieving process.

When Life Appears to Avoid Solutions, Look Within

Personal resilience requires learning what works for oneself and applying it.

Tips for Managing External Stress and Demands

Attaining balance helps us to regain control under stress. Here are five ways to do so.

The Eleven Skills and Attitudes that Can Increase Resilience

Which resilience techniques do you use?

Identifying the Values of our Nation

Which values might be driving your thoughts and actions?

Flexibility, Self-Confidence, Self-Care, and Humor

Four examples of how resilience can help us stay healthy.

The Skills We Need to Face the Challenges of 2021

Part 2: We certainly have a lot to deal with this year. How we think will either move us forward or backwards.

How Do You Think the Year Is Going?

Yes, 2020 was a tough one, but we can rise above it in 2021.

Examples of Resilience in Grant and Biden

Key components that have tested our leaders' resiliency.

How Do We Define Freedom?

How creating meaning and purpose in our lives and in our institutions is a critical part of being resilient.

The Last Four Years

You know the saying that "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger"? There is empirical research to back this concept up.

Understanding Why

Changing prejudice in a hot political climate can be done.

Bridging the Divide in Uncertain Times

How to mend the divided house that is these United States.

Caring for Others

Do we have the right to endanger others by not wearing a mask and practicing social distancing? I think not.

Pandemic Fatigue

Wear of mask. Social distance. Why it is vital that we don't give in.

Caring for Yourself

What steps are you taking to remain and stay healthy in this COVID-19 era? Here are a few suggestions.

Dealing with Uncertainty

Uncertainty will be with us well into 2021. Take resilient action now. Here's how.

What to Think About Before Voting

Before you vote, take the opportunity to take a hard look at yourself and the people you will be voting for.

Anger Doesn't Have to Be Destructive

We're all feeling somewhat unsettled and angry with all we've been dealing with this year. Here are some ways to deal with the feelings you're carrying around.

Before You Vote

The election is here. Do your values, beliefs, and behavior align with your candidate? Here are some points to consider.

Problem-solving the New Normal

Where do you get good information? Well, it varies.

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