3 Ways to Build Mental Resilience and Face Challenges Head-on

Has there ever been a time in your life where you just wanted to be invisible?Maybe it is a moment where you feel that you have lost all control and wish you could just escape from it all. Life is full of disappointments and setbacks, right? At times, you simply hit a mental barrier. You hit a breaking point. All you want to do is get away, but you know that you can’t. Your current situation needs you. Your problems are not just going to solve themselves. You are forced to face life head-on even when you feel like you don’t have it in you to keep showing up.That is what today’s message is all about! What do you do when you hit that roadblock? How do you keep showing up when you feel like you can’t take another step? How do you keep moving forward versus sitting back or staying stagnant after a loss, setback, disappointment, or missed opportunity.Now, I know this is primarily a fitness based podcast, but mental health and resilience are also something we talk about here on the Curls and Courage podcast.Most of you know my motto- You CANNOT have a healthy body until you have a healthy mind!In this episode, you will learn three powerful ways to keep showing up in those moments where you just want to be invisible. I talk about the importance of maintaining focus, developing an undeniable belief in yourself, and not stressing about situations out of your control.Episode # 38 is meant to inspire you, encourage you, and give you the extra push you need today to keep showing up as your best self!Curls & Courage is now accepting guests for the podcast. Please join the waiting list here.Check out the song "Invisible" by Gianni Taylor. https://music.apple.com/us/album/invisible-single/175570567400:01-4:50 Intro: You can't have a healthy body until you have a healthy mind! How do you keep moving forward after a major life challenge? 4:51-11:30 Strategy #1: Maintaining focus to live more intentionally, make better decisions, prioritize your goals, and bounce back from setbacks11:31-15:15 Strategy #2: How to stop stressing about situations outside of your control, remain optimistic, and practice mindfulness 15:16-20:08 Strategy #3: Developing self confidence and mitigating self doubt 20:09-22:58 Episode wrap up: Keep showing up for yourself even when life drags you down with these three strategies 22:59-23:24 Listener Q & A: How do you know what pain to push through during a training session as opposed to when to back off? 23:25-27:11 Assessing pain when strength training and determining the right exercise intensity to lead to the best results Purchase 1st Phorm high quality supplements here: https://1stphorm.com/KensleyMeeksInterested in 1:1 fitness and nutrition coaching? I'd love to help you! Reach out to me via email- [email protected]