Posts tagged psychological fitness
Beyond Our Potential ~ Thriving in Adversity
Beyond Our Potential ~ Thriving in Adversity

On the other side of the world, in the parched, desert landscapes of places like Nepal, Yemen, and Southwest India, the ashwagandha plant emerges from dry, rocky soil. Similar to these plants (known as adaptogens), we not only adapt through adverse environments and experiences, we adjust and access our inherent resources in remarkable ways.

On this side of the world, a very close family member was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. As I witnessed her patience and courage through the process, I was astounded by how gracefully she navigated the pain, the setbacks, and the frightening reality of her condition. I asked her what she attributed to her strength and determination. She genuinely had no idea.

We may not always realize it, but when we face challenges, we become physically and psychologically more resilient. Take a moment to reflect on the challenges you’ve faced throughout your life and the opportunities they offer to learn about yourself.

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Self-DiscoveryErin Masonadversity, adaptive, adaptogens, stress, tension, psychological fitness, psychological immune system, emotional endurance, empowerment, growth, nature, resilience, resiliency, trauma, threat, survival, experience, anxiety
Cultivating Security ~ Part 3: Strengthening Your Core from Within
Cultivating Security ~ Part 3: Strengthening Your Core from Within

Strengthening our abdominal muscles helps to reduce the risk of falls and injury. Fortifying our psychological core helps to to cultivate security from within. These exercises include: 1) identifying what makes you feel authentically safe, 2) exploring your internal landscape to better understand your experiences, and 3) establishing consistent practices to reinforce your sense of security. From a solid, strong center, we are able to move our body with greater agility and balance. Similarly, when we actively practice engaging our internal psychological strength, we have better capacity to respond with flexibility and confidence. To do this we must take personal responsibility. We don’t get six-pack abs by watching someone else do crunches!

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Cultivating Wellness, Self-DiscoveryErin Masoninner strength, resilience, resiliency, psychological fitness, security, secure attachment, self-trust, self-worth, self-confidence, self-exploration, safety, trust, discovery, empowerment, flexibility, growth, health, healthy relationships, insecurities, non-judgement, mosaic, vulnerability, wellness, exploration