MENTAL STRENGTH | 8 WAYS TO BUILD RESILIENCE
Our latest plan is designed to cultivate both physical strength and mental resilience. Integrating the principles of yoga, strength training, and mindfulness to create a balanced routine that not only builds physical robustness but also fosters emotional and mental wellbeing.
In this latest blog post we explore mental resilience, what it is, how to build it, and how our new plan can help support it.
What is mental resilience?
Mental resilience refers to an individual's ability to adapt, bounce back, and recover from challenging or stressful situations. It involves the capacity to withstand adversity, cope with life's inevitable setbacks, and maintain psychological well-being in the face of difficulties. Mental resilience is not about avoiding stress or hardship, but rather about developing the inner strength, flexibility, and coping mechanisms necessary to navigate and overcome various challenges.
Our ability to adapt to life’s curveballs can vary on a daily basis, based on our mental resilience. On the days when you’re feeling more resilient, your child throwing their dinner on the floor that you’ve specially made might be something you can shake off, however on a day when you’re feeling depleted, the same situation can feel like the end of the world.
These mixed emotions are just part of being human, but there are ways we can build our mental resilience so we are better able to adapt. Just as we prioritise physical health with regular exercise, we can also build mental strength by exercising our brains. But how can we do this? Check out our 8 top tips below for developing mental strength and resilience.
8 ways to develop mental strength and resilience
Cultivate a Growth Mindset: Embrace a growth mindset by viewing challenges as opportunities for growth rather than insurmountable obstacles. See setbacks as chances to learn and improve, fostering a mindset that turns adversity into a catalyst for personal development.
Develop Emotional Regulation Skills: This is our ability to respond to emotional experiences. Mindfulness, meditation, breathwork and journaling can help manage your emotions effectively. We recommend beginning your day with our ‘Meditation for Resilience’ for a boost of inner strength or to turn to during challenging times.
Develop Self-Awareness: Understand your thoughts, emotions, and reactions to various situations. Mindfulness and self-reflection practices, such as meditation, can enhance self-awareness. Knowing yourself allows you to respond more effectively to stressors. Tune into your emotions, and ground yourself with this gentle ‘Grounding to Stabilise’ practice with Vicky.
Build Strong Connections: Social support is a cornerstone of resilience. Cultivate meaningful relationships with friends, family, and community. Sharing experiences and leaning on others during tough times can provide emotional support and different perspectives.
Set Realistic Goals: Break down large goals into smaller, manageable tasks. Celebrate small victories, and acknowledge progress. Setting realistic goals creates a sense of accomplishment and fuels motivation.
Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle: Physical and mental well-being are interconnected. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep contribute to overall resilience. These lifestyle factors provide the foundation for coping with stress. You can join the B+G team live twice a week, as well choosing classes from our extensive online library.
Practice Adaptability: Embrace change and uncertainty as inevitable aspects of life. Cultivate adaptability by challenging yourself to step outside your comfort zone regularly. Flexibility in thinking and behaviour enhances resilience. We recommend challenging yourself with exploring Dancer’s Pose with Vicky.
Practice self-compassion: When experiencing set-backs or feelings of self-doubt, treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer to a friend. Instead of harsh self-criticism, practice self-talk that is gentle and supportive and tune into what your body means. We recommend giving this ‘Confidence Boosting Flow’ with Vicky.
Build Strength and Resilience | 7 Day Plan
Start our NEW 7 Day Plan today and start building mental strength and resilience. Over the 7 days you can expect:
Mindful yoga sequences that place emphasis on the breath and grounding poses
Restorative yoga postures to promote relaxation
Meditation to enhance mental resistance
Strength training exercises with an emphasis on controlled, deliberate movements
Bodyweight exercises, resistance exercises and compound movements for a well-rounded approach to strength training
Exercises that challenge both stability and strength
