Even if you weren’t born with a natural “bounce back” gene, you can learn resilience. Like searching for your lost keys—you keep going until you find them. You don’t just give up on the day.

Here are simple, powerful ways to build resilience:

• Choose positivity on purpose. List what’s going right, even if it feels small.
• Learn from role models. Who do you know that handles hard times well? Notice their mindset and habits.
• Look for solutions. Swap out “why me?” for “what’s my next step?”
• Ask yourself. How else can I see this? This helps you reframe your perspective.
• Lean on your people. Family, friends, community—they remind you you’re not alone.

Adversity is a fact of life. Misery doesn’t have to be. With resilience, you can keep your eyes on possibility, solutions, and the future that’s still waiting for you.