😍💥🔥🎯 Choosing Resilience: Building Strength in the Face of Life's Challenges

Life isn’t a smooth road; it’s more like a winding trail filled with unexpected twists and obstacles. But here’s the thing—resilience is the compass that keeps us moving forward. It’s not about dodging life’s punches; it’s about rising stronger after every fall.

A few months ago, it was October last year, I woke up in the middle of the night. My heart was racing, I felt nauseas, I was sweating profusely and I had this awful metallic taste in my mouth. I thought “Oh My God, am I having a heart attack??”, then I quickly dismissed that thought and told myself it was some stomach bug and promptly went to the kitchen and took some panadol and settled into the couch for the rest of the night.

Next day I got into some slight trouble with Linc for not waking him, Taliesin also wasn’t pleased to hear what had happened and they convinced me to go to the Dr. So off I went. The Dr didn’t really give me an answer for what had transpired but sent me for a stress test to make sure. Well 3 weeks later I had the stress test and the results weren’t what I wanted to hear… ‘The test was unequivocal, there may be a problem, there may not be so you’d better go see a cardiologist. Don’t exercise, don’t even walk until you get the all clear from them.”

There’s a lot more that transpired over the course of the next few months but that is best left to another time, perhaps. Needless to say, what do you do when you’re faced with your mortality and told that you may have a serious health problem? Well, that’s where your mindset really does determine a lot of things, how you feel, what you do, even how you treat those around you.

And that’s where resilience starts… with your mindset. A positive attitude helps us reframe challenges as opportunities to grow. Paired with emotional regulation, it allows us to face stress head-on without losing control. Sure I lost it for a few moments, thought I was dying, felt sad, broken and done, (yes, I went down that rabbit hole) but when you can’t find the resilience you need within yourself what do you do?

You lean on others for it and more. I’m not good at doing this, never have been but this time I swallowed my pride and made the ask from those I trust and lover. And, I’m so thankful for everyone who supported me, loved me and stood with me in faith over the past few months, (and continue to do so), you know who you are. Those supportive relationships is another key to resilience. The community of faith and relationships with those who are resilient in their lives has been an absolute game-changer in helping me to stay the course and build resilience in this situation in my life. When we’re surrounded by people who uplift us, we’re better equipped to weather life’s storms.

Setting healthy boundaries is equally important, ensuring we protect our energy and mental well-being. Over the course of the past 3-4 months there’s been a number of challenges I’ve faced and yes, that means I’ve been distant, offline and even a tad reclusive. I’ve needed to be. I’ve needed to focus on things that matter to me more than the work I do. And what I ‘do’ isn’t ‘who I am’ and I’d rather make sure that ‘who I am’ is ok more than ‘what I do’.

I’ve learnt so many things about myself, my faith, and the relationships I have, but one thing I know is that resilience is a choice—a conscious decision to focus not on what breaks us, but on the strength we gain from overcoming. When life feels overwhelming, remind yourself of this: every setback is a setup for a stronger comeback. I’m still coming back from everything that’s happened, and that’s ok. It will be slow and take time, but I will come back!!

By choosing resilience, you’re not just surviving—you’re thriving. Build your strength, lean on your support system, and protect your boundaries. With every challenge, you’re becoming a wiser, stronger version of yourself.

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