Culture wants us to buy into the myth that if we just earn another dollar, we will be happy.  

What if I told you that taking intentional rest and optimizing your mental health could be the key to unlocking your full potential as an entrepreneur? 

In the latest episode of the Vital Strategies Podcast, host Patrick Lonergan dives into the world of mental health with licensed therapist, counselor, and mental health coach, Amanda Asay. Drawing from their personal experiences, Patrick and Amanda offer insights from the viewpoint of entrepreneurs, challenging the common belief that achieving financial success or reaching the next level will automatically lead to happiness.  

They discuss topics such as understanding one's level of tolerance to deal with the challenges of life, identifying mental health baselines, and developing tools to navigate the ups and downs of emotions. Patrick and Amanda also explore the relationship between stress and intentional rest, challenging limiting beliefs around rest and highlighting the inability to "hustle" one's way to happiness. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Mental health is a continuous journey, not a final destination 
• Exploring the myth that financial success will make us happy. 
• Taking proactive steps is crucial when struggling with mental health 
• Developing tools to navigate emotional ups and downs that everyone will face in life no matter your financial or business success. 
• Challenge limiting beliefs around rest. 

Listeners are encouraged to connect with Amanda through her website and explore how practices like mindfulness, including their shared experience with Lego, can play a transformative role in mental health maintenance. 

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Credits:    

Sponsored by Vital Wealth    

Music by Cephas    

Audio, video, and show notes produced by Podcast Abundance   

Research and copywriting by Victoria O'Brien