You Are Psychologically Stronger Than You Think

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Fragility

Fragility may be defined as the potential to be easily damaged or broken. While it is wise to protect ourselves and our families from “clear and present dangers,” there appears to be a tendency to overprotect. Overprotection is the greatest failure a society can commit. It engenders a victim mentality and a false belief in fragility while hindering growth. Research shows people are far more resilient than we often assume.

Growing Stronger

Rather than fear and try to avoid all adversity, perhaps we should accept the inevitability of adversity and the occasional crises in life and prepare for, if not embrace, them. Crisis reveals true strength. It also reveals true opportunities for those prepared to take advantage.

The remarkable success stories that can arise after moments of great challenge and failure are countless.

Psychologists Richard Tedeschi and Lawrence Calhoun (1995) coined the term “posttraumatic growth” They describe it as the experience of positive change that occurs as a result of highly challenging life crises. It is manifested in a variety of ways, including an increased appreciation for life in general, more meaningful interpersonal relationships, an increased sense of personal strength, changed priorities, and a richer existential and spiritual life.

An English philosopher once wrote the ultimate result of shielding people from their mistakes is to fill the world with fools. Let us not make that mistake. Rather, let us understand that growth arises from challenge and even failure. The myth of fragility and overprotection keeps us all from realizing our full potentials."

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