Although many hardships have come her way, Dr. Erica Kosal has used each one to learn and grow, becoming the resilience expert she is today. Just as her first child was learning to walk, Erica's husband became very ill. Over the next seven years they fought for his health, battled the health insurance company and unbelieving physicians. She survived an IRS audit, and gave birth to her second child. Resilience refers to your capacity to deal with discomfort and adversity, but it's not just a reactive skill set.
The same characteristics that make us resilient are traits that enrich our lives.
A long-term study of 99 Harvard men showed that the way people view negative life events (as fixed and unchangeable vs. temporary and subject to influence) predicted their physical health five — and even 35 — years later.
Resilience Expert Dr. Erica Kosal uses her own experiences to elaborate on how to be resilient and why you'll experience a greater level of happiness and contentment, better health, and a potentially longer life span when you do.
Dr. Erica Kosal shares the five best ways to build resiliency.
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5 Best Ways to Build Resiliency
Guest
: Erica Kosal, PhD
From the Show: Health Radio
Summary: Why do some people bounce back from adversity and misfortune and others fall apart?
Air Date: 6/26/15
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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