How to Build Resilience

Life is about success containing adversity. Failure is an opportunity to build resilience. Understanding oneself can improve how to recover from a setback and continue to move forward.

How To Be Resilient

Resilience is "the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties." Learn about the concept through a rundown on the YouTube video, How to be More Resilient - 6 Traits of Resilient People.

Emma McAdam and Laura Kampf teach about grit with examples of developing a strong mindset. Watch Laura and Emma's video here: How to be More Resilient - 6 Traits of Resilient People.

Resilience: Build skills to endure Hardship

Read more about Resilience: Build Skills to Endure Hardship, an article on being hopeful, self-care, and connecting with others through meaningful steps. Find it here: Resilience: Build Skills to Endure Hardship.

A Resilience Toolkit

Need a helpful visual? Check out the resilience with practice lessons on goal setting and visualizing your intentions and outcomes. Discover new ways to overcome challenges! Read more here: Resilience Toolkit.

How can resilience benefit life? Let us know in the comments below!

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SPAN Youth Chats: Now Monthly!

SPAN Youth Chats will switch to monthly starting on Jan 31, 2024. Join our last community weekly chat for youth/young adults on Dec 13, 2023

More information about registration can be found here: The SPAN Youth Chat for Ages 14-26

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Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance:1-800-654-7726.

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Rutgers RWJMS Seeks Children and Young Adult Participants in Long COVID Study

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Paid Opportunity! NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL)

The NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) is the state's agency for protecting, improving, and guiding the state's workforce or workers. Here is an exciting and unique paid opportunity for youth and young adults to participate in that mission. Applicants or interested participants will take a hands-on approach to support the development of NJDOL's digital career tools and provide feedback. The spots are limited, so please contact Johan Mora Valverde at jmora-valverde@spanadvocacy.org for more information. If you are under 18, have a parent or guardian, or need support at any age, forward or share this opportunity.

Hobbies to Try in 2024

Hobbies are a way to relieve anxiety, use free time, and exercise for physical or mental health. Unique hobbies go as far as building skills and talents. How hobbies can improve your mental health- Feelgood Health The Feelgood Health YouTube channel hosts a series, "Feelgood Health MythBusters," to examine truths and rumors surrounding health issues in the medical community. The effects of hobbies on one's mental health also dispel myths surrounding mental health and mindfulness. Check out the video here:

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