Recipe for Resilience

Recipe for Resilience:

According to Abiola and Udofia (2011), resilience is associated with inner strength, competence, optimism, flexibility, and the ability to cope effectively when faced with adversity; and, minimizing the impact of risk factors, such as stressful life events, and enhancing the protective factors, such as optimism, social support, and active coping, that increase people’s ability to deal with life’s challenges. 

Tip: Clean Up Social Circles

Resources/Links:

• Worksheet: guide to help make social circles more positive

• Resource to analyze your social circle

• Link to Daily Affirmations App – (I Am) 

Tip: Prioritize Healthier Habits 

Resources/Links:

• Activity Calendars (English)

• Activity Calendars (Spanish)

• Eat a well-balanced diet (MyPlate)

• Ripe for Revival Mobile Market (local fresh food – pay what you can)

Ripe Revival’s Mobile Market is a hidden gem in our community. The mobile market allows you to shop for fresh, local foods using a pay-what-you-can model. Suggested prices for items are posted. Visit Station Square any Tuesday from 11am-1pm to experience! 

Tip: Learn a new skill

Resources/Links:

• Swim lessons 

This links to the City’s website and the Denton Street Pool. The pool provides swim lessons to children and adults 5 years and older.  

• Yoga 

This is a link to a yoga studio located in Enfield, NC in Halifax County. They have sessions even for beginners both virtually and in-person!