One of the Five Elements of Resilience in The Resilience Way is Emotional Well-Being. This is a key part of how we build our resilience so that we can handle the struggles and challenges we face. This element is deeply personal and there is not one way to approach developing and maintaining Emotional Well-Being, but we must all find our own way through this topic. Here’s why:

Emotional Well-Being involves being in tune to what you are feeling and why you are feeling that way.   We need to learn to tune into our overall emotional state and create awareness of what is going on.  With this self-awareness, we can start to deal with issues, look for support, and learn about the triggers and obstacles that seem to get in our way.  This requires introspection and a willingness to wonder about and dig into your emotional state.  It is also about taking care of your mental wellness; and not ignoring problems when they arise.  When we ignore the signs and symptoms of mental and emotional issues, we don’t allow ourselves to be resilient.  Emotional Well-Being also involves spirituality. We can gain a great deal of strength, peace and hope through a spiritual connection to the universe, knowing that our existence involves more than what we can see.  How we define our spirituality is a personal matter and we need only to feel connected to a higher power.  Our goal is to feel more emotionally grounded as a result of our spirituality.