3 March 2025
Resilience vs. Coping: More Than Just Getting Through
Life is full of challenges, and how we respond to them can shape our personal and professional growth. While we often use “coping” and “resilience” interchangeably, they are distinct concepts that play different roles in our emotional well-being. Coping refers to the quick fixes we use to get through stressful moments, offering temporary relief but not necessarily long-term solutions. Resilience, on the other hand, is the long-term ability to adapt, learn, and grow stronger from adversity. This excerpt explores the difference between the two and how cultivating resilience through intentional practices can help us not just survive but thrive in the face of life’s difficulties.
