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<speak> <emphasis level="strong">Connection between Resilience and Emotion </emphasis><break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> Studies show that people who are resilient find positive meaning from hard experiences and use positive emotions to “bounce back” from hardships and adapt to a new normal (Tugade & Fredrickson, 2011). Resiliency can serve as a protective factor against a variety of mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. <break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> Resilient individuals have built skills to help cope with experiences that could negatively impact their mental health, such as being bullied. For example, if you are frequently in a state of crisis and it is affecting your relationships, work life, and personal life, it could be difficult to identify positive emotions. It is in these moments when you should explore different activities that elicit positive emotions, such as sticking to your gym routine, making home cooked meals, taking your dog to a park, etc. Building resiliency involves working through difficult times by utilizing your resources, individual strengths, support network, and practicing acceptance.  <break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/><break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> </speak>