When it comes to building mental toughness, how you carry yourself is important. Being able to embrace and carry your pain will bring about a sense of confidence and joy in your life. There are many levels of pain. Today, we’re going to expand our awareness around physiological, emotional and cognitive pain. Additionally, we will discuss actionable tools to embrace the pain and build mental toughness. With this information, you can turn your pain into purpose and feel more confident in reaching your life goals.
Staring at a Spot- The first thing is to identify a value and your bodily experience. The value in the following exercises I found is patience. Set the timer for two minutes and then stand about two feet away from a wall. Find a spot on the wall and stare at it, while trying not to blink. You may experience discomfort such as lightheadedness, imbalance or even nausea. This is normal and the sensations WILL subside.
To do a FEEL exercise, you will follow these steps. By engaging in various FEEL exercises, you’re practicing dealing with life challenges along with fear and anxiety. Eventually, you will be much prepared for life adversity.
First, you need to be willing and open-minded about engaging in this process with a sense of compassion and curiosity. Next, recall something that you really value, but bodily discomfort has prevented you from fully living out this value. Write the value down and connect with it. The third step involves practicing a FEEL exercise and being present with bodily sensations. Chart your progress. Record your reactions and progress after each exercise. Did you experience a lot of resistance and struggle? If so, try repeating the exercise more slowly. Repeat and practice the FEEL exercises. This is key for success.
ental toughness is a lifestyle. We all must do things we hate on a daily basis. I hope you can find purpose through your pain and suffering. Take good care and do your healing every day.
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