Basic Positivity Exercises

Your positivity muscle is strong when you can find possibilities and hope in situations of adversity. This muscle is useful because it helps you engage in efforts to address a challenge, rather than giving up or wasting energy in emotions like anger and frustration....

About Us

Dr. Linda Hoopes. Passionate about helping people thrive in a turbulent world. Work psychologist. Sailboat racer. Musician. Writer. Massage therapist. Founder of Resilience Alliance.     Egyn Zhu. I am a student at Davidson College, studying Psychology and...

What is Resilience?

Resilience is the ability to deal effectively with adversity. Everyone experiences challenges in life, ranging from small things like a flat tire to large things like the death of a loved one. Sometimes we bounce back relatively quickly, but sometimes it takes longer....

Your Resilience Anatomy

You have a set of change muscles that help you navigate challenges. Each of these is a way of thinking about or approaching adversity that helps you achieve more effective outcomes. At My Resilience Gym, we focus on helping you develop seven muscles: Positivity The...

Track Your Progress

We’ve found a really great way for you to keep track of your progress: Coach.me! It’s a web or iOS-based app that lets you set up habits you want to build, track how you’re doing, and give and receive positive reinforcement to/from others. Once you...