Unlocking Mental Resilience: Tips on How to Feel Better Mentally
In the quiet storm of stress or anxiety, our first instinct is often to retreat inward and to carry the weight alone.
But what if the first step towards resilience isn't shouldering the burden, but sharing it?
The journey to feeling better mentally often begins by learning to tune in, reach out, and grow stronger through life’s mental challenges.
As Jeff Teale from Hex Talent shared, the first step is often the hardest: opening up.
Opening up and speaking to someone—a friend, a partner, or a professional—can be the release valve that eases the pressure. Second, there is the gift of awareness through education: How do we address what we’re going through if we can’t name it?
Taking the time to understand the nuances of mental health, stress, and anxiety is an act of self-empowerment.
Resilience doesn’t stop at conversation. With awareness comes the ability to seek out techniques and solutions that truly support us, from mindfulness practices to professional guidance. Finally, once we are aware, we can begin to find the unique solutions and techniques that will guide us through the challenging periods.
This proactive approach to mental well-being is what makes up resilience, so you’re not just surviving, but thriving.
At Bend Like Bamboo, we believe resilience is a practice built in small, brave moments of honesty and self-discovery.
This fascinating conversation with Jeff Teale on the podcast, where we explored practical ways to build mental strength and awareness, can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ91l_dQ7EM
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Amanda Campbell is a Sports Kinesiologist, Speaker, and Author who helps CEOs and leaders build resilience to thrive through life's challenges. She hosts the Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Podcast and offers programs designed to maximise performance whilst reducing stress and preventing burnout.
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