Personal Resilience Questionnaire

I feel my life has meaning

I consistently maintain a positive point of view in my thinking

I share my feelings and concerns with people whom I trust

When things are tough I focus on where I want to get to

I believe I can influence the direction of my life

I eat a healthy diet

I have clear life goals

When I experience unwelcome negative thoughts I stop them

I find it easy to ask for and accept help from other people

I believe I can solve the challenges I experience in my life

I am aware of my personal weaknesses and vulnerabilities

I exercise at least twice a week

I feel connected to a higher purpose or meaning

When I find myself dwelling on negative thoughts I quickly change them to positive thoughts

I express my own emotions in a way that others can understand and accept

I draw strength from having overcome previous challenges and tough experiences

In stressful times I control my own strong feelings

I make time for myself each week to do something that makes me feel good

The work I do fits in perfectly with my personal values

When I experience powerful negative emotions, I take action to deal with whatever is causing them

During tough times I am sensitive to the feelings, needs and emotions of others

During particularly tough times, I choose to persevere rather than give up

When I experience anger and frustration, I manage my behaviour so that I don’t damage myself or others

I am able to identify when I am stressed and take action to unwind

I am taking steps to achieve my life goals

In my life I choose to be positive rather than negative

When problem solving, I listen to people with views that are different to mine

If I have a problem, I take action to deal with it rather than just thinking about it

I don’t dwell on things that I can’t control

When experiencing difficult times, I make an effort to do things that are enjoyable, relaxing and recharging

There are significant people, causes and faith in my life

I am realistically optimistic about my own capabilities and limits

I easily give support and help to others

I follow tasks and projects through to completion

I am good at recognising the things which I can influence and the things that I can’t

My intake of alcohol, tobacco or caffeine does not increase when I am stressed

My behaviour is driven by my values

I am good at looking at situations in a different way to try to find the positives

I find it easy to talk openly to others and build relationships

I am good at finding solutions to problems and challenges

I play to, and make the most of my strengths

I take good care of myself