STRESS HARDINESS & ILLNESS

Stress resilience, hardiness: Can be built up over time. People can overcome illness by the way they feel or think or because of their belief system. Listed below are some of the ways resistance to stress and illness can be developed.

Protection from illness is associated with:

• Commitment: To work, family & community; provides meaning to life & reason to strive (Care about what is going on with others, work hard to ensure their happiness and well-being).
• Control: Feeling that we have control over our destiny, life situations & personal/professional growth is an important factor for health.
• Challenges: Interpreting problems as minor aggravations not insurmountable obstacles. Provides opportunity for adaptability and growth.
• Connected: To be close to friends, family & colleagues in a positive, healthy & supportive manner.