Daily stressors can leave you feeling overwhelmed, but they don’t have to derail your sense of well-being. By building purpose, community, and healthy habits, you’ll be better prepared not just to survive challenges—but to grow through them. But it might be time to shift your perspective.

Find Meaning “Having a purpose larger than yourself whether it’s family, faith, service, or creativity is one of the strongest predictors of resilience. The more sources of meaning you cultivate, the more you have to draw on when life gets hard. Say you define yourself as a mother, teacher, and artist. If you lose your teaching job, you still have your family and creative work to ground you.

 Connect with Others. “We as humans are very social creatures. So, when bad things happen, we want to be together and connected to others. Community is essential to resilience. One of the best ways to build it? Volunteer. Whether you teach pottery, shelve books at the library, or join a running club, the goal isn’t just to be social. It’s to build meaningful connections.

Stay Grounded   Breathing techniques, exercise, and time in nature are helpful tools for calming your nervous system. But research shows they’re not enough on their own to get you through a crisis. Real resilience comes from balance: a sense of purpose, connection to others, and meaningful practices that help you regulate your emotions over time—not just in the moment.