Mental Health & Miami: How I am Staying Sane and Mentally Resilient in The City

Welcome back to another episode of the Curls & Courage podcast and thank you for your support! A pivotal decision in my life was taking a huge leap of faith to move out of my small town in Mobile, Alabama to a major city- Miami, Florida.I made this move with no stable job, no income stream, and no friends nor family!Going on my third year living in Miami, I still don't have it all figured out! But, my experiences here have shaped my character and allowed me to build a resilient mindset that cannot be reckoned with! Developing a mindset of fortitude has allowed me to overcome many challenges and mental barriers in which I am sharing with you!In this episode, I share ten ways you can start cultivating mental toughness and develop an undeniable belief in yourself. I talk about the importance of independence at a young age, having a "survivor mentality", limiting comparison, creating strong connections, and more!I hope this episode provides you with practical strategies to improve your mental health and gain mental strength like no other! Please support Curls and Courage by following, rating, and reviewing the show on any major podcast platform. Know that your support is greatly appreciated! So much love for you all! Interested in 1:1 fitness and nutrition coaching? I'd love to help you!Reach out to me via email- [email protected] to be a guest on my show? I'd love to host you! Please join the waiting list here.Need high quality supplements? Check out my top supplement brand recommendation: https://1stphorm.com/KensleyMeeks00:01-7:01 Intro: Moving to Miami in 2020 and rebranding my business to emphasize the importance of prioritizing both physical AND mental health7:02-8:42 Gaining independence at a young age 8:43-10:45 Expanding your perspective and way of thinking10:46-12:15 Never taking things so personally12:16-13:29 Developing quick problem solving skills 13:30-15:00 Becoming your own source of joy and truly love yourself 15:01-16:33 Cultivating a survivor vs. victim mentality 16:34-18:36 Regulating your emotions and limiting self-sabotage 18:37-21:00 Refraining from comparison- staying confident in who YOU are 21:01-22:26 Building strong connections22:27-26:20 Dropping your ego and learning from others 26:21-26:41 Listener Q & A: Any advice for better sleep in a cutting phase? 26:42-31:20 Creating a good "wind down" routine, manipulating macros, managing anxieties, and adding in sleep supplementation