120. Resiliency #2: Benefits of Resiliency

In this episode, Dr. Kathy talks about resiliency's core or main advantage. There is a God-given responsibility to be resilient and raise resilient kids. Resiliency is a choice that becomes a learned ability and part of our character. Some of the advantages of resiliency are that it leads to growth. If you recognize that you have not grown much lately, it could be because you are not resilient. It also leads to hope and prevents a victim mentality. When we are resilient, we are also teachable. Resilient people want to try again until they succeed. They are also willing to listen to ideas and see different perspectives. Putting all of these together leads to confidence.