Want to bounce back better and faster when life hits you with unexpected surprises?

Here’s a quick list of some of the most useful tips to get back on your feet.

  1. Acknowledge what is in front of you.

  2. Realize that change is always going to be in your life.

  3. Learn to be an optimist.

  4. Be nice to yourself.

  5. Let it go.

  6. Have a tribe.

  7. Look for the silver lining.

  8. Develop post-traumatic growth.

  9. Find a mentor.

  10. Look at problems from different angles.

  11. Remember that you’ve made it through tough times before.

  12. Think about kaleidoscopes.

  13. Take a break.

  14. Remember that you already are resilient.

  15. Common humanity.

  16. No one said you have to like it.

  17. Look up.

  18. Simply notice.

  19. Be kind.

Be sure to read the article for explanations of each item.