Ever dealt with a really difficult situation? We’ve all had our emotional resilience tested. Sometimes it feels like you just want to give up. How do the toughest people summon the will to keep going? Steven Southwick and Dennis Charney have studied resilient people for over 20 years. They spoke with Vietnam prisoners of war, Special Forces instructors and civilians who dealt with terrible experiences like medical problems, abuse and trauma. In their book Resilience:…
10 ways to boost your emotional resilience, backed by research
More of Today's Solutions
Nine new tardigrade species discovered with help from Danish schoolchildren
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are small, resilient creatures that have fascinated scientists for decades. These tiny ...
Read MoreParis votes to pedestrianize 500 more streets in push for greener city
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a resounding show of support for a greener, more walkable city, Parisians voted to pedestrianize an additional ...
Read MoreTurning waste into musical instruments for disadvantaged youths
In Spain, a creative social project aims to improve the lives of children from disadvantaged backgrounds through music, education, and recycling. The initiative, called ...
Read MoreHawaii is the first US state to enact ban on shark fishing
On the first day of the year, January 1st, 2022, Hawaii became the first state in the US to enact a ban on shark ...
Read More
