How Resilient Are You?
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Scoring Guide
Assign each of your answers a value:
ALWAYS = 1 point
OFTEN = 2 points
RARELY = 3 points
NEVER = 4 point
I think of myself as optimistic.
1
ALWAYS, OFTEN, RARELY, NEVER
I have meaning and purpose in my life that guide my choices.
2
ALWAYS, OFTEN, RARELY, NEVER
I know how to grieve life’s inevitable losses.
3
ALWAYS, OFTEN, RARELY, NEVER
I have a gratitude practice.
4
I forgive those who hurt me.
5
ALWAYS, OFTEN, RARELY, NEVER
ALWAYS, OFTEN, RARELY, NEVER
I accept that most of what happens is beyond my control.
6
ALWAYS, OFTEN, RARELY, NEVER
I know how to manage stressful situations.
7
ALWAYS, OFTEN, RARELY, NEVER
I know how to stop myself from ruminating about negative events.
8
ALWAYS, OFTEN, RARELY, NEVER
I have a trusted community of friends who support me.
9
ALWAYS, OFTEN, RARELY, NEVER
I am stronger for the difficulties I have faced in life.
10
ALWAYS, OFTEN, RARELY, NEVER
Your score indicates where you are strongest and weakest when navigating challenges. Use this quiz as a guide to direct your attention to those areas where you can improve your well-being by boosting your resilience skills.
How did you score?
10–15 points
Congratulations! You are buoyant! You have a powerful skill set that helps you navigate life’s challenges, and you learn from any difficulties you encounter. Use this book to reinforce your successful approach and attitude.
16–24 points
25–34 points
35+ points
You have a solid foundation of resilience skills but may struggle in certain areas. Examine those statements on which you scored lowest to focus your attention on the chapters that will be most helpful.
You may struggle from an inability to bounce back from life’s challenging situations, often experiencing stress and uncertainty about how to move forward. This book offers valuable resources that will boost your buoyancy.
You generally feel overwhelmed or stuck in negative patterns you long to change. Don’t despair—resilience strategies can be learned. The practices and exercises in this book are designed to equip you with skills that will change your life.
However you scored, understand that your resilience muscle can be strengthened with practice over time. Wherever you begin this journey, know that each small step will boost your ability to adapt and thrive.
Here’s your guide to the skills you need:
Reflect on the statements where you scored the lowest. This is where you can focus your attention to aid personal growth.
The chapter guide below points you to wisdom and practical tools that will help you build a strong foundation of emotional resilience.
1. I am optimistic (Chapter 5).
2. I know and live my life’s purpose (Chapter 8).
3. I know how to grieve life’s inevitable losses (Chapter 10).
4. I have a gratitude practice (Chapter 5).
5. I forgive those who hurt me (Chapter 4).
6. I have experience dusting myself off & forging ahead (Chapter 10).
7. I generally manage stressful situations well (Chapter 7).
8. I stop myself from ruminating about negative events (Chapter 6).
9. I have a community of trusted friends who support me (Chapter 9).
10. I am stronger for the difficulties I encountered (All chapters).