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Resilience is a key underlying character trait of most successful people. The trait determines whether or not someone might be able to rise above challenges and difficult situations in their life and achieve their goals. Highly resilient people are able to focus and adapt to different situations in their personal and professional lives. Studies also show that resilient people respond better to stress and are more likely to choose a more effective and productive response to stress.

In contrast, people who are less resilient give in rather than persevering. They tend to use emotion-focused coping strategies such as procrastination, overeating and negative thoughts when confronted with challenges in life.

The good news is there are several traits that set apart resilient people from others, and these skills can be developed over time with proper planning and dedication.

Here are the top character traits of resilient people that you need to work on to start accomplishing your goals and become more successful in life:

Optimism

Negative thoughts are like weeds. They take root deep within your subconscious mind and grow rapidly if you don’t acknowledge them. Staying optimistic and focusing on the positive aspects of every situation can help you stay motivated through ups and downs as well as help you become more resilient and persevere even in the most difficult of times.

Planning and Organizing

Optimism and positive thinking can take you only so far without proper planning and organizing. Just being positive and blindly optimistic won’t automatically help you choose the right path. That is why you need to have a proper plan and organize your life by mapping out your short-term and long-term goals. Break down your goals into smaller, more manageable tasks and keep track of your progress, tweaking the plan as you go along for the maximum chances of success.

Patience and Persistence

Finally, be patient and persistent when trying to achieve success in your life. Failure is a natural part of life, and it is quite likely that you will fail numerous times before you become truly successful. However, patience and persistence will help you overcome any challenges life throws at you and will help you stay motivated even if you don’t become successful overnight.

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