How quickly do you bounce back?

Six statements from the Brief Resilience Scale. It looks at one thing: how quickly you recover after stress and setbacks. Resilience is not fixed. It can grow with practice and support.

About this questionnaire

Source: Smith BW, Dalen J, Wiggins K, Tooley E, Christopher P, Bernard J. The Brief Resilience Scale: assessing the ability to bounce back. Int J Behav Med. 2008;15(3):194–200. Original →

Common questions

What is resilience?

Here it means the ability to bounce back, or recover, after stress and hard times. It is not the same as never feeling down.

Can resilience be improved?

Yes. Resilience is shaped by skills, habits and support, all of which can grow. Calming practices, working with thoughts and staying connected all help.