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Relentless Persistence Conquers All
This important first part of developing unbreakable resilience is so powerful that it can single-handedly help you overcome the most devastating setback and hardships.
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Establishing a Growth Mindset
Sometimes a relentless mindset needs some help- you may have all the determination and grit to achieve a goal, but you might not have the skills or resources you need to create your desired outcome. A growth mindset is key if you want to develop on-demand grit, resolve, and perseverance.
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Stretch Your Comfort Zone
A Yale study found that "the only time we learn is when there is uncertainty in our emotions."...not the most comfortable place to be. Yet expanding outside of that zone is a proven process for developing rock-hard resilience and enjoying so many more of life's wonderful experiences.
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Imagine the Desired Outcome
This is a truly powerful process, called visualization, where you will learn to imagine every aspect of your recovery and resilience. You don't wonder if you can make it through...you imagine the desired outcome by seeing it as a future reality.
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Lose the Excuses
When we make excuses, it's largely because we want to stay in our comfort zone, yet doing so is one of the habitual behaviors that keeps you in the exact space or situation where you don't want to be.
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Invest in Yourself
We all fail at some point. When this happens, a powerful action you can always take is to invest in yourself. When you fail, find the tools, skills, and support system you need to help you begin the recovery process.
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Energize with Exercise
In response to setbacks, moderate-to-intense physical exertion causes the body to produce specific chemicals that make you feel good. These chemicals help to lower stress levels and increase feelings of happiness and contentment, essential emotions when you're trying to overcome life's difficulties.
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Never Waste a Failure
When you fail, don't waste the experience by being upset or point the blame elsewhere. Learn from it. How can you move ahead more smartly and intelligently in the future. Determine what you will do differently if faced with the same situation again.
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Take Action Now
Resilient people understand that tomorrow never comes. The future will always be the future, so stop promising yourself that's when you'll take action. Today is the only moment you have control over. Maximize the moment.