Understanding Wants vs. Values for Mental Resilience

This chapter explores the vital difference between fleeting personal wants and lasting fundamental values. It emphasizes the importance of aligning daily actions with core beliefs to enhance decision-making and resilience in life.

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A masterclass on showing up as your best self. No toxic overworking or ultra-positive crap, but instead knowing and being yourself.

We learn how to:

Honestly understand our emotions
Resist unnecessary mental time travel
Distinguish our wants and our values

Get a grip on reality and get a grip on yourself with this short episode with no punches pulled, only real and important lessons.

Join host Sam Webster Harris on the Growth Mindset Pyscholgy podcast for an insightful exploration of mental strength and emotional resilience. This episode delves into the differences between mental strength and emotional suppression, and provides practical tips for harnessing mental resources, controlling self-defeating thoughts, and practicing emotional honesty.

Learn about 'mental time travel' and its impact on anxiety and depression, and discover mindfulness, meditation techniques, and grounding exercises to stay present.

Additionally, the episode covers 8 proven habits to build mental toughness, including gratitude, self-compassion, and embracing a growth mindset. Enhance your mental resilience and face life's challenges with greater fortitude with these valuable strategies.

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