Myths about resilience

Resilience includes a variety of thoughts, feelings and behaviors that can be learned, practiced and improved by anyone.

• Yes

• No

Resilient people don’t have bad days or negative emotions

• Yes

• No

Resilience is a good thing, so we have to be resilience all the time

• Yes. We need to remain positive all the time.

• No. It is okay to be sad sometimes.

Internal protective factors not include:

• Positive interpersonal relationship

• Easy temperament

• Positive values

• Self-esteem

• Gratitude

External resilient qualities not include:

• Supportive family environment

• Constructive use of time

• Positive school climate

• Support from neighborhood

• Internal locus of control

If you practice mindfulness, your resilience will definitely increase

• Yes, it is a good practice

• Not really. It is not suitable for everyone

• No, it is a bad idea

Resilient people are so tough and self-reliant that they don’t need other people

• People need supportive networks although they are resilient

• Resilient people are relying on themselves all the time

Which one of the following is not regarded as disruption

• A new romantic relationship

• A new job opportunity

• Join a new group

• Biopsychospiritual Homeostasis

• Car accident