'Every obstacle is an opportunity' | Cambridge professor shares tips for building mental resilience

How can we stay positive when facing difficulties? CGTN Digital Chief Editor Du Yubin talks with Alan Macfarlane, professor of social anthropology at the University of Cambridge and fellow of the British Academy, who shares practical tips for young people: view obstacles as opportunities, take care of your physical health, build meaningful friendships and develop interests beyond work. He also suggests limiting social media use and keeping a diary to manage worries and anxiety. "If you live a sensible good life, even if you face difficulties and obstacles, you will have the inner resilience to overcome them." #youthvision #uk #china #youth 00:00 - How can we stay positive in difficult times? 00:15 - Turning setbacks into opportunities 00:50 - Why successful people don't fear failure 01:08 - Exercise, sleep and food: The mental health connection 01:44 - Friendship as a source of resilience 02:10 - The importance of having a passion in life 02:35 - Are smartphones damaging our attention? 03:00 - Building resilience to overcome obstacles 03:21 - Why keeping a diary can reduce anxiety 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇    / @cgtn   👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvn... Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-06-14... Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED    • Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count ...   Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran!    • Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat ...   Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds?    • Impossible Challenge : How to calm babies ...