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Building resilience through movement
The good news is that resilience is not a trait that you either have or you don’t. It’s a mental skill that can be strengthened through practice and over time. Let’s look at the resilient brain and then explore how it can be fortified by doing something that most of us love - moving.
Mental agility: A key ingredient for mental toughness
Change is tough. When you have a concrete plan, or even a rough idea of how something should unfold, you may perceive obstacles as a threat - and buckle under the pressure.
One characteristic of a mentally tough person is their ability to recognize challenges as neutral, make the necessary adjustments in a timely manner, and get back in the game. Instead of letting the stress consume them, they demonstrate resilience - leaning in to the change, making shifts, and moving on.
So, how do you do that?