How to make a batch of resilience

How do you react when things don't go your way? When relationships don't work? Or things get irretrievably broken?

Do you feel helpless? Do you throw a tantrum? Do you give up?

These emotional reactions can leave us stuck in negativity. Then we lose perspective and vitality . But what to do?

The solution is surprisingly simple.

Using metaphor, this delightful poem will take you on an emotional journey and leave you feeling rejuvenated. It will show you that no matter what you are feeling about life's challenges, there is a process that can help us to be resilient, optimistic and to reconnect with what matters.

Merryl is a speaker, facilitator and executive coach based in Sydney, Australia. She has been presenting programs which develop resilient leaders and resilient teams for over fifteen years. Merryl hopes her work will inspire you to make simple and positive changes in your life.

Marieke Nelissen is a freelance illustrator based in The Netherlands. She has been illustrating children's books for ten years. The small visual jokes and the details in her characters make her work accessible and easy to relate to.