40. Reactivity Vs. Resilience
UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
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Mental Resilience Is the Ability to Maintain a Consistent Environment Even in Extreme Conditions
Mental resilience is the ability to maintain an even emotional kill and to process emotions appropriately without being derailed by your thoughts or feelings. Without it, you're just totally at the mercy of your brain and your emotional state can swing wildly depending on what circumstances happen around you. Studies show that people with better emotional resilience do better in school,. They succeed more in their careers. And they are less likely to use or abuse drugs or alcohol. So emotional resilience literally makes you more physically healthy and less likely to die.
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