Resilience: The Skill at the Heart of Wellness

Health journeys are rarely a straight path. They’re messy, full of detours, and sometimes feel like two steps forward, one step back.

But here’s what matters most: not that you never fall, but that you learn to get back up.

Resilience is the skill that keeps you moving forward. It’s the belief that no matter how many times you stumble, you’re still capable of progress. And the good news? Resilience isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you can build.

Start with these small practices:

• Celebrate effort over perfection. Did you pack a healthy lunch? Great! Skipped the workout? No big deal—there’s always tomorrow.

• Reframe setbacks. Instead of, I failed again, try, What can I learn from this?

• Surround yourself with people who lift you up. Resilience grows when you’re supported.

You don’t have to be perfect to make progress. You just have to keep showing up. That’s what resilience looks like—and it’s at the heart of a life well-lived.