How to Build Resilience: Science-Backed Tools to Calm Your Mind and Bounce Back

When life slaps you in the face, do you bounce back – or spiral into worst-case scenarios?In this NUGGETS episode, Pellegrino and Francois dive into resilience: what it really is, why some of us catastrophise over tiny things (like an empty fridge…), and how we can train our “bounce-back ability” on purpose.Inspired by a certain blue fish who says “just keep swimming,” they explore:The difference between positivity and real resilienceWhy getting offended by everything can weaken your “resilience muscles”How tough times, shame and setbacks actually build backboneThe danger of turning every problem into an apocalyptic disaster in your headYou’ll also get three super-practical tools you can use the next time your brain goes into meltdown mode:The 90-second reset – a simple breathing trick to ride out emotional storms“Name it to tame it” – how labelling your feeling calms your nervous systemThe 3-question snapback – “What’s happening? What can I do? Will this matter in 10 days?”If you’ve ever thought, “I’m overreacting, but I can’t stop,” this nugget is for you.🎧 Hit play and start training your resilience – one small bounce-back at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.