Building Resilience: Skills for Life

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Building Resilience: Skills for Life

What do you already know about resilience?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will understand what resilience is, why it matters, and how to strengthen your own resilience in everyday life.

Starter activity

Using the piece of paper in front of you create either a fish, cat, mouse or bird​

What else do we use paper for?​

Why this task- paper is versatile, it changes to meet our needs, this is a form of resilience

What is Resilience?

Resilience is the ability to cope with difficulties and bounce back from setbacks. It helps you stay strong in the face of challenges.

What is resilience?

A

Avoiding challenges

B

Ability to cope with difficulties

C

Bouncing back from setbacks

D

Giving up easily

What does resilience help you do?

A

Stay strong in challenges

B

Avoid all difficulties

C

Ignore setbacks

Why is Resilience Important?

Resilience supports mental health, improves confidence, and helps you manage stress and changes effectively.

Can you think of a time when you had to be resilient?

Challenges and Setbacks

Impact of Setbacks

Common Life Challenges

Exam stress, relationship issues, and personal disappointments are examples.

They can affect emotions and motivation, but resilience helps you recover.

Building Your Support Network

Having people to talk to, like friends, family or mentors, builds resilience and gives you strength during tough times.

Resilience

Tips for Building Resilience

- Set realistic goals - Practise self-care - Learn problem-solving skills - Stay optimistic

Which is a method to build resilience?

A

Ignore your feelings

B

Avoid challenges completely

C

Dwell on past failures

D

Practice self-care regularly

What is an effective way to enhance resilience?

A

Avoid seeking help

B

Isolate yourself from others

C

Focus solely on problems

D

Cultivate positive relationships

Which habit can improve resilience?

A

Fear new experiences

B

Maintain a growth mindset

C

Resist change

D

Blame others for failures

Reflection – Your Resilience

Think of a time you faced a challenge. What helped you get through it? How can you use those strengths in the future?

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.