Use of English

Staying Strong

Everyone faces periods in life when things seem to go wrong at once. During such moments, resilience can make a real (0) DIFFERENCE. Resilience is not about pretending that nothing is wrong. Instead, it is the ability to carry (1) .......... even when life becomes stressful or disappointing. People who are resilient usually accept that problems are part (2) .......... life, and they focus on what they can still control. In difficult times, it often helps to draw (3) .......... support from friends, family or teachers. Talking to others can stop negative thoughts from taking (4) .......... completely. It is also important to set small goals, because even a little progress can build (5) .......... confidence again. Another useful habit is to learn (6) .......... mistakes rather than feel defeated by them. Although resilience does not remove problems, it can change the way we deal with them. In the long (7) .........., this attitude can protect our mental health and help us recover more quickly. For that reason, resilience should be seen not as a special gift, but as a skill that anyone can (8) .......... over time.