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We like to think we're resilient — until adversity strikes. It's easy to buckle when beset by bad luck.

Rebounding from setbacks requires strong will and steely determination. It's a heavy lift. Many people can't do it. Attitude plays a huge role. Separating what you can and cannot control helps. So does focusing on solutions, not sinking into self-pity.

Resilient people are disciplined optimists. They modulate their thoughts and stop negative spirals from intensifying.

"Resilience is the ability to navigate change toward a positive goal," said Dr. Deborah Gilboa, author of "From Stressed to Resilient." You gain resilience by adopting smart strategies.

Resilience enables you to withstand hardship. But it depends on the context. "Resilience can drop unexpectedly," said Gilboa, a Pittsburgh-based family physician………………………………..