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We often think of resilience as the ability to cope when life becomes difficult. We imagine someone who can withstand adversity, keep going and somehow bounce back when things don't go according to plan. But resilience isn't about becoming so strong that nothing affects us. It isn't the ability to avoid difficult emotions, suppress them or remain calm and unaffected in the face of adversity. In fact, emotional resilience is developed through experiencing the full range of hum

We are often taught, from a young age, that some emotions are more acceptable than others. Happiness, excitement and joy are welcomed. Sadness, anger, fear and disappointment can feel more difficult. We may be encouraged to cheer up, calm down, look on the bright side or simply get over it. Over time, we can begin to learn that certain feelings are inconvenient, uncomfortable or somehow too much. We may become good at hiding them, pushing them down or carrying on as though th

We live in a world that often asks us to move quickly. There is always something else to do, achieve or think about. We are encouraged to be productive, make the most of our time and keep moving forwards. Even rest can feel like something we need to earn. When life feels uncertain or overwhelming, this pressure can become even stronger. We might respond to anxiety by trying to think our way out of it: analysing what has happened, anticipating what might happen next, searching