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What keeps you going?

In this video, people talk about what keeps people going through the difficulties/frustrations and setbacks people face in their lives

As mentioned in Step 4.11, facing challenges in life and learning how to deal with them can actually have a profoundly positive effect on personal resilience.

What keeps you going through difficulties and hard times is a really personal thing. Some people might find it helpful to talk through the situation with loved ones, whereas others may prefer to have time alone to digest and think about their next move.

Watch the video, think about it, and add some ideas to the comments:

  • What keeps you going through the difficulties you face in life?
  • Do you have any particular strategies you use to cope during hard times?
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