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The Science of Resilience
How people withstand and recover from stress. The route runs from stress physiology and the load it places on the body, through resilience and recovery, into the psychological capacities and behaviors that rebuild capacity.
6 steps · roughly 18 minutes to read · Reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA
Allostasis
Healthy systems adapt.
Allostatic Load
Repeated strain leaves biological fingerprints.
Resilience
Resilience is recovery applied over time.
Psychological Flexibility
Adapt while staying true to your values.
Self-Efficacy
Capability beliefs influence capability itself.
Implementation Intentions
Planning ahead reduces decision fatigue later.