PERSONAL RESOURCES OF RESILIENCE IN CONDITIONS OF UNCERTAINTY AND CRISES

Abstract

The article examines various approaches to defining personal resilience, which is an important indicator of an individual's successful adaptation to stressful situations and crises. Resilience is understood as the ability of a person not only to maintain their integrity in difficult conditions but also to use these circumstances for personal growth and development. In conditions of uncertainty, crises, and stressful situations, personal resilience serves as a protective resource that allows individuals to maintain mental health and adaptive capabilities. The article focuses on the analysis of external and internal factors of resilience, particularly such resources as faith, hope, self-acceptance, acceptance of others, patience, and the ability to establish positive relationships. Personal resilience also includes the individual's ability to exhibit cognitive flexibility, manifested in the ability to adjust plans and expectations, adapting them to new conditions. The development of resilience can have both a protective and proactive nature, allowing a person not only to cope with difficulties but also to discover new opportunities for personal growth. Psychological studies suggest that the development of such resources as internal motivation, self-regulation, and self-acceptance plays a crucial role in enhancing personal resilience in the face of external threats and uncertainty. The research also highlights that important coping strategies that help overcome stress include positive reappraisal and problem-solving planning. These strategies not only help reduce anxiety levels but also effectively contribute to personal development. Less effective strategies, according to the studies, are those aimed at seeking external support or avoiding responsibility, as they do not contribute to internal resilience. Thus, personal resilience is a multifaceted phenomenon that encompasses a set of psychological resources and adaptive strategies that help individuals maintain balance and emotional well-being during crises. Research into these mechanisms is essential for the development of psychological support programs and interventions aimed at strengthening resilience and the ability to thrive in challenging life circumstances.