Want a fulfilling life? Build mental strength!

It's been said that if we are unhappy about a situation, we have only two choices: change the situation, or change our feelings and thoughts about the situation

So if we want our life to be more fulfilling, filled with opportunities we are excited about, filled with changes we confidently adapt to, filled with personal growth we cherish and relish, it’s time to change what is happening by recognising our role in it

When thinking about the changes outside ourselves, let’s start with changing our responses, building our mental strength so that we can spot opportunities for positive action and take our future into our own hands

Sounds good eh? So where exactly do we start when it comes to building mental strength?

Well, as Carl Rogers says, “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change”. Recent ground-breaking research by psychology professor Nathan Hudson and his colleagues, confirmed that with the right psychological strategies, and enough effort, many people can successfully mould their core traits into the shape they desire. It's as simple as prescribing regular activities that reflect the personality traits you wish to adopt or adapt, expand or evolve

An introvert who wished to be more extraverted, chose the goal of introducing themselves to a stranger once a week, or making small talk with the cashier at their local supermarket. Someone who wished to be more conscientious was asked to carefully proofread an email before sending it, or write a to-do list before going to bed. A neurotic person was given exercises to improve emotional regulation, by writing down feelings when they threaten to become overwhelming

“In one 15-week trial of nearly 400 people, participants accepted an average of two challenges each week. Provided they actually completed those tasks, their traits shifted in the desired direction”,  David Robson, author of The Expectation Effect

Great news eh? We can mould and morph, expand and evolve, both our mind and behaviour with a bit of effort and practice

So, the first step to building mental strength is to start with self-awareness. While it’s often painful to see ourselves and our world the way we really are versus the fake, veneered version of ourselves and our world that we try to put forward for everyone to see, it’s also extremely empowering because we finally understand that we’re the very ones who can transform our own lives for the better

Decide where you want to mould and morph, expand and evolve … then practice one step at a time. This is the act of putting our future into our own hands

Our Mini masterclass, Progress steps will teach you how and our Mental muscles Upskill will take you further

Our Upskill Mental muscles, focusses on mental strength and balance - building your ability to learn on the fly, master ambiguity, bouncing back from adversity, reinvigorating, rebalancing and reinventing. It’s packed full of how-to’s to help you mould and morph, expand and evolve. It helps you to spot opportunities for positive action and take your future into your own hands

Because we know that real change happens over time, with small steps, taken consistently and regularly - all the material in the Upskill has been designed for you to come back to, in future hours, days, weeks, months and even years – ensuring you continue to mould and morph, expand and evolve 

This focussed time to continually, purposefully self-reflect is a fundamental part of what it is to have a progressfull mind-set. You will learn that being progressfull is key to building mental strength – and we encourage you to do this in just 10 minutes – yes 10 minutes! Because small steps can make a big difference!

Mental muscles Upskill gives you the practical tools and insights to build your mental strength so you can change things inside you, to change things around you. Empowering yourself to put your future into your own hands

You can explore the Mental muscles Upskill here