The ability to cope and manage stress in a healthy way, improve wellness, and deal with health conditions.
Physical resilience is what allows you to stay active, focused and engaged in your life. It also helps you prevent, respond and recover from physical illness.
Physical resilience is an important part of healthy aging. Research shows that people who are more physically resilient are less likely to become physically ill, less likely to get injured, and more likely to stay active as they age.
How physical resilience can help you:
Healthy aging
People with strong physical resilience are more likely to stay active in their retirement years, compared to people with lower physical resilience. Anyone with strong physical resilience are less likely to die prematurely.They are less likely to get sick and stay healthier longer.
Adaptation to change. People with strong physical resilience are more likely to adapt to change in their lives as they age.
How to build physical resilience:
Prepare for changes. Make changes in your life that support your physical resilience. For example, you can prepare for changes in your health, finances and employment.
Connect with other people. Connect with others with whom you feel comfortable sharing your concerns.
Activities and movement. Do physical activities, like walking, and participate in physical activity.
Don’t let stress take over. If you feel stressed, find ways to calm yourself. Meditate
Build a positive mindset. Don’t make assumptions or think negatively about yourself.
Support and help. If you need help to address an issue, ask for it.
Set limits. Accept your limits and know when to say no.
Focus on what you can control. Learn to focus on the good things in your life.
Be Focused and Stay Healthy