Self-Confidence Strength, self-reliance, determination, resourcefulness, perseverance, courage, optimism, and humor
External Factors
Personal Relationships Friends, loved ones, colleagues, and others Purpose and Meaning Things that motivate or inspire you Communities and Social Support Your tribe, including people who can empathize with your circumstances at life’s challenging moments These factors and the assessment are adapted from Sood and his team’s model of resilience, which has been validated and proven reliable through numerous clinical trials. Sood is also author of The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living and The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness. Download the Discover the Resilient You workbook written by Sood for Everyday Health.
