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9. Be optimist, but realist – keeping a hopeful perspective on what comes ahead when dealing with
problems enables the capacity to hope for better times. In a realistic mindset, might not happen
in the next day, but is the way to look into the future
10. Be your best friend – it is important to pay attention to ourselves and to our feelings and needs.
Practice activities and hobbies can help to relax the mind and body, increase our resilience and
prepare us for the upcoming changes

MAKE PUT INTO BE OPTIMIST, BUT
CONNECTIONS PERSPECTIVE REALIST

BE YOUR BEST
FIND SOLUTIONS BE POSITIVE
FRIEND

LEARN FROM
ACCEPT CHANGE
EXPERIENCE

ACHIEVE GOALS ACT ON ADVERSITY

These principles can be keys that will work not only at the present and in future events, but as well
when we look back to former experiences. Past events can be a source of inner strength, and by
analysing them we can understand what strategies were adopted and in this way better enhance our
resilience.

Resilience involves keeping balance and flexibility in all dimensions of life, to better:
 Experience strong feelings and realise when to avoid them to continue healthy
 Know and understand when to step up or step back when needed to reenergise
 Nurture the inner self and spend time with the loved ones
 Build self-confidence and rely on others
Resilience is also a key ingredient for a successful entrepreneurship lifestyle. Entrepreneurs are more
likely to face daily changes and adversities than any other person. They feel bold and challenged in
that way, and to be both happy and successful they need to be highly resilient.