Instant Genius Why mental resilience is a skill we can all learn
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Jan 19, 2026 In this enlightening conversation, psychologist Emanuela Brunn shares her expertise on mental resilience and wellbeing. She explains how facing difficulties, rather than avoiding them, strengthens our resilience. Emanuela discusses the brain's survival responses in challenging situations and emphasizes the power of therapy, journaling, and gratitude in combating negativity. Learn how embracing failure can build confidence and why self-care is essential for sustaining mental health. Emanuela also highlights the benefits of exercise and social connections in overcoming loneliness.
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Resilience Through Facing Difficulty
- Emotional resilience grows by facing difficulties, not avoiding them.
- Emanuela Brunn says resilience trains the brain and nervous system to handle hard people and situations.
Brain Prioritizes Survival Over Comfort
- The brain's primary job is survival and treats social connection as vital.
- Brunn explains we learn emotional responses and can reprogram reactions from past triggers.
Use Therapy And Journaling To Rewire
- Try therapy as a guided way to rewire responses and handle situations better.
- Do journal daily to break down thoughts and see problems as smaller and manageable.