To The Core | Building Mental Strength and Resilience in 2023

Today's episode of Revitalized Womanhood is the first of four To The Core episodes on the topic of reflecting on this past year, and bringing us into 2023! On today's episode, Gina goes over some tips for this upcoming year in regards to her "beliefs" category of the Core Four. The tips are as follows: Start your day with prayer or affirmations. Be intentional about being assertive. Be aware of negative thinking. Value quiet time. Exercise! Serve others.  Join a community. (0:45) Today's topic is a reflection on 2022, and specifically in regards to her "beliefs" category of the Core Four.    (2:15) Gina asks listeners how they feel about their mental, emotional, and spiritual health this year.    (3:00) Gina explains how she gave back to her community this year as a way of working on her spiritual wellness.    (4:20) The most popular things on people's New Year's Resolutions lists, applicable to the "beliefs" category are as follows: be aware of your mental health, take up a new hobby, spend less time on social media, and reduce stress.    (7:00) Gina encourages doing affirmations, and gives some examples.    (8:25) Be intentional about being assertive, and communicate your needs.    (10:30) Gina encourages listeners to join the Revitalized Sisterhood, found here.    (11:55) Be aware of negative thinking, how social media can be a catalyst to those thought spirals.    (14:50) Acknowledge the importance of downtime and quiet time.    (16:10) Exercise to release endorphins and reduce stress.    (18:00) Serve others by doing simple tasks, such as walking your neighbors dogs, or telling your friends how much you appreciate them.  (20:45) Joining a community like a church group, a "mommy and me", or even the Revitalized Sisterhood!