Building Psychological Strength Podcast & Blog
It's time to go beyond merely surviving. It's time to thrive!
When you feel like life is against you
There’s no denying it – life is going to hand us adversity. Time and time again, we will be challenged by our circumstances, and many times, those circumstances won’t be in our...
When Being Selfish Is HEALTHY
We frequently have conversations with our students and clients about how it is NOT selfish to take care of yourself....but what if it actually IS selfish? What if it is something...
How to Protect Yourself from Burn-Out
Today’s show is dedicated to the person on the edge of burn out. The person who is juggling work, family, household, friends, and other responsibilities.
You are an asset in your...
How to Get More Out of Your Day
I've got an important question for you. Between the things you want to do and things you have to do, there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all...
The Self-Care Pyramid: The Components Most People Miss
Self-care is more than bubble baths and manicures, but unfortunately, most self-care content we see out there is missing important components. Arguably, they’re missing THE MOST IMPORTANT...
You are the Asset
Let’s take just a moment to review all of the people who rely on you in a given week.
Your partner. Your kids. Your team at work. Your broader family. Your...
Permission to Take Care of Yourself
If you’re like me, you’re a “doer.” When something needs to be done, you do it. When someone needs help, you’re there. When you see something that can be improved,...
Feeling Fuzzy, Forgetful, or Absent-Minded? A Lesson About Cognitive Load
I'm going to cut right to the chase today - we've been hearing from many people that they're feeling foggy, forgetful, or absent-minded.
You know, when you walk into a room and totally...
How to Quarantine Like an Endurance Athlete
We've now been at this social distancing / quarantine thing for a few weeks, and it's likely that people's mood and mindset are starting to take a dive (more on that in a moment).
Above...
What Do You Look Like at Your Best?
If we're all being honest we've all had days where we showed up as our BEST! ...and then there were those days where we feel like we fell short.
Here's something really cool: There's...
