It is important to understand what resilience represents within the human psyche. Anna Harrington shares several definitions of resiliency in her work "Where There's a Will, There's a Way" (Harrington, 2012). The frame of mind within individuals and their ability to control thinking patterns while facing adversity determines their resilience. Pessimism is likely the greatest enemy of resilience among those attempting to navigate difficulties in their lives. People who introspectively evaluate their thinking patterns while facing adversity are utilizing the most powerful means of remaining resilient. Resiliency exists within the dynamics of groups as …show more content…
The five factors discussed integrate on several levels providing many opportunities for positive reinforcement for those who struggle. The ability and determination to employ proven resiliency enhancing measures daily is a commitment to a more positive life. Maintaining objectivity while evaluating internal thinking patterns and the practice of proven methodologies for resiliency will yield quantifiable reductions in stress and