Between the rising cost of living, the attacks on marginalized groups worldwide, and constant bad news, we often have very little bandwidth left to handle personal problems. A common misunderstanding about resilient people is that they are unshakeable, impervious to the stress and anxiety of difficult situations. In reality, resilience has more to do with one’s ability to bounce back in the face of adversity. Resilience is learned and strengthened over time in much the same way muscles are strengthened through exercise. This is where coping strategies come in. Read more to learn about reactive and proactive coping and when to use each.