Resilience is the ability to rebound and recover from difficult situations. When we say that a person is resilient, we mean that the person has the ability to face problems head-on instead of withdrawing or feeling despair. A resilient person typically does not resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms when faced with some challenges. They are generally mentally very tough and can keep a calm active mind in the face of hardship and stress. Problems and challenges of life can spring up at any time without prior notice. But even if others tend to give in to such high-stress situations in life, those who are psychologically resilient do not give up easily.