Resilience, the ability to bounce back from adversity, seems to be in short supply. "Being resilient is more challenging when there seems to be no end in sight to difficulties, such as living with COVID-19," Kubala, clinical psychologist. However, resilience is a skill, not a personality trait. Here are four ways you can strengthen it. Practice Mindfulness. Many people mistakenly believe mindfulness only includes meditation, but it's also about being present in the moment. One way to do so is to pay attention to your five senses. "Recognizing what's happening in that moment can sometimes calm us down in a way that allows us to move forward in a more predictable, steady way," Kubala, clinical psychologist. Build A Strong Community One of the strongest strategies for coping with adversity is to build a strong support network of people whom you care about. "When you are suffering, you may feel like you are alone, but it can be comforting to talk about problems with others and realize you're not alone," Jason Moser, professor of clinical science, cognition and cognitive neuroscience at Michigan State University. Talk To Yourself Like A Friend People are much better at giving advice to others about emotional issues than to themselves and following it. "This helps [people] start talking to themselves like they would to another person, which often leads to wiser ways of managing situations," Ethan Kross, professor of psychology and management and organizations at the University of Michigan.