What Is Mental Toughness? Understanding Its Role in Building Resilience and Mental Health I used to think resilience meant being endlessly strong—never feeling overwhelmed or uncertain. But the more I struggled with anxiety and the weight of past trauma, the more I questioned whether I had any resilience at all. It felt like every challenge knocked me down harder than the last, and I wondered if I’d ever have the strength to stand firm. What changed my perspective wasn’t a single breakthrough but a series of small realizations. I started noticing that resilience wasn’t about avoiding hardship—it was about learning how to recover. The first time I sat with my emotions instead of pushing them away, I felt uneasy, but I also felt in control. I began finding tools that worked for me: grounding exercises to quiet my mind, journaling to process my thoughts, and movement to release tension. None of these erased my struggles, but they made me better equipped to handle them. One of the hardes...
This is a welcoming space where we can talk about mental health! As someone who has navigated the challenges of depression and anxiety for much of my adult life, I understand how isolating it can feel. Here, I’m excited to share my journey of healing and the coping strategies that have helped me along the way. My hope is that by opening up about my experiences, you’ll feel inspired to share your own story and talk about your mental health too.