What does it really mean to be resilient?
To me, resilience isn’t only about “bouncing back.” That idea implies we should return to the way we were before, as if nothing has changed. But the reality is, life transforms us. Challenges leave their mark, and that’s okay. In fact, some of our most profound growth happens because of the very experiences that challenge us.
To me, the definition of resilience must also include the concept of “moving forward.”
Life will knock us down from time to time. That’s inevitable. But each time we rise — even if it’s messy, even if it takes a while — we grow stronger. More capable. More self-aware. We discover strengths we didn’t even know we had.
Resilience is the ability to adapt. It’s the inner knowing that, even in the face of uncertainty, heartbreak, or failure, you can keep going. You can pivot. You can evolve. And with the right support, you can thrive — not in spite of your challenges, but because of them.
This is where hypnotherapy and NLP coaching play a powerful role. So often, what holds us back after a setback isn’t the event itself — it’s the story we attach to it. “I failed.” “I’m not strong enough.” “I’ll never recover.” These subconscious beliefs can quietly shape the way we respond to life. They can make us more hesitant, more guarded, more afraid to try again.
In hypnotherapy, we work directly with the subconscious mind to gently rewrite those old, limiting narratives. We tap into the part of you that already knows how to heal, grow, and move forward. NLP coaching adds practical tools that help reframe your thinking, shift your perspective, and access your personal power — especially in moments that feel overwhelming.
Time Line Therapy® is another powerful tool for building resilience. It helps clients release emotional baggage from the past — not by ignoring it, but by learning from it, letting it go, and stepping into a more empowered future.
Because here’s the truth: resilience isn’t something you’re either born with or not. It’s a skill. A mindset. And like any skill, it can be strengthened over time.
Whether you’re going through a major life transition, rebuilding after a loss, or simply navigating the everyday stress of being human — resilience is what carries you forward. It doesn’t mean you’re unaffected. It means you keep going, even when it’s hard. And every time you do, you become a more confident, grounded, and authentic version of yourself.
So the next time life throws a curveball, remind yourself: you’ve come through hard things before. You’re still here. You’re still growing. And your story is still unfolding.
Jayne Goldman, MBA, C.Ht., is the Founder and Principal of Best Life Hypnotherapy in Los Angeles. She specializes in helping clients rewrite limiting beliefs and achieve their greatest potential through hypnotherapy, NLP coaching, and Time Line Therapy®.
