0:00:08 > 0:00:10What's up, Lifebabblers?
0:00:10 > 0:00:12Coping with challenges can be tough.
0:00:12 > 0:00:13Our resilience is what helps us
0:00:13 > 0:00:15adapt, cope and recover,
0:00:15 > 0:00:18and today we're talking about just that - resilience.
0:00:19 > 0:00:22Resilience is coping with whatever life throws at you.
0:00:22 > 0:00:24It's about dealing positively with situations.
0:00:24 > 0:00:27You can be resilient in loads of situations,
0:00:27 > 0:00:28like facing future challenges.
0:00:28 > 0:00:31- Moving house. - Coping with tests and exams.
0:00:31 > 0:00:33- Making friends.- Or a new school.
0:00:33 > 0:00:36Being able to talk about your feelings is also being resilient.
0:00:36 > 0:00:37Challenges can be exciting,
0:00:37 > 0:00:40and they're not always about dealing with bad situations.
0:00:40 > 0:00:42PHONE RINGS
0:00:42 > 0:00:45I went to a go-karting party,
0:00:45 > 0:00:47and I was very nervous.
0:00:47 > 0:00:49I didn't like going down the dark tunnels.
0:00:49 > 0:00:54I decided to chat to the workers and then I finally gave it a go.
0:00:54 > 0:00:56I ended up coming first,
0:00:56 > 0:00:57and I got a medal
0:00:57 > 0:01:00and I got to stand on this really cool podium.
0:01:00 > 0:01:02You know what?
0:01:02 > 0:01:04We don't always get everything right,
0:01:04 > 0:01:05and we all do mess up.
0:01:05 > 0:01:09Me, you, celebs and even Olympians -
0:01:09 > 0:01:12like sporting hero Tom Daley at the Rio Olympics.
0:01:12 > 0:01:15What do you mean, we can't afford the Olympic footage?
0:01:15 > 0:01:17Time for a Lifebabble reconstruction.
0:01:19 > 0:01:20It all rests on this final dive.
0:01:21 > 0:01:23He's at the top.
0:01:23 > 0:01:25Some of the crowd are on their feet.
0:01:25 > 0:01:27He's gone for it.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31Ooh, that's going to hurt in the morning!
0:01:31 > 0:01:33And, after all that, here's what Tom messaged.
0:01:37 > 0:01:38Go, Tom.
0:01:38 > 0:01:39Whatever life throws at you,
0:01:39 > 0:01:42don't give up when things don't go to plan.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47Obstacles, challenges and difficulties are a part of life.
0:01:47 > 0:01:48Being resilient
0:01:48 > 0:01:52can help us to manage stress, anxiety
0:01:52 > 0:01:54and uncertainty.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57Building strength to deal with things can help our confidence
0:01:57 > 0:01:58and our self-esteem,
0:01:58 > 0:02:00and asking for help when you need it
0:02:00 > 0:02:02not only shows courage and strength,
0:02:02 > 0:02:05it means you're resilient too.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07PHONE RINGS
0:02:07 > 0:02:08Maths tests used to worry me.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10I would chew on the cuffs of my jumper.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12I would sit there terrified,
0:02:12 > 0:02:15while all the other kids would be answering questions really quick.
0:02:15 > 0:02:19I wasn't going to give up, and I got extra help.
0:02:19 > 0:02:21I recently got a maths mark.
0:02:21 > 0:02:22I was really pleased with it.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26I've had some really hard things happen to me in my life,
0:02:26 > 0:02:29like when my parents went through a really tough time in their marriage
0:02:29 > 0:02:32and when I couldn't afford to go to university.
0:02:32 > 0:02:33But if it wasn't for those things,
0:02:33 > 0:02:35I wouldn't be as resilient as I am now.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38Now you can throw anything at me and I won't give up,
0:02:38 > 0:02:40and I'll get back up with a smile on my face.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45Some people are resilient by nature, but not everybody is like that.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47Some people find it tougher.
0:02:47 > 0:02:49The good news is you can build resilience
0:02:49 > 0:02:51to help deal with challenges.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54Remind yourself that you deserve to be happy and healthy.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58When times are hard, decide how YOU want to respond to the situation.
0:02:58 > 0:03:02And remember, you have overcome challenging times before
0:03:02 > 0:03:03and you will do again.
0:03:03 > 0:03:05That's because you are resilient.
0:03:07 > 0:03:11# You should be proud you tried so hard today
0:03:11 > 0:03:15# Fought away all of those clouds of grey
0:03:15 > 0:03:19# But you don't have to be brave all the time
0:03:19 > 0:03:23# Because talking to someone
0:03:23 > 0:03:25# About how you feel is fine
0:03:25 > 0:03:27# And tomorrow is a brand-new day
0:03:27 > 0:03:29# To start again
0:03:29 > 0:03:31# Try not to stress
0:03:31 > 0:03:34# Just do your best, and stand up
0:03:34 > 0:03:38# And keep your chin up. #
0:03:38 > 0:03:40That's all for this Lifebabble.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43Remember, there's loads more on the CBBC website.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45No matter what life throws at you,
0:03:45 > 0:03:48carry on being awesome, and keep babbling.