How Vulnerability Makes Us Stronger
You aren’t weak when you choose to let down your guard
How Vulnerability Makes Us Stronger
You aren’t weak when you choose to let down your guard
Below is a brief excerpt from an article written by Anne, How Vulnerability Makes Us Stronger, for ThriveGlobal.com. To read it in it’s entirety, please visit their web site. We’re very thankful for the opportunity to contribute!
How Vulnerability Makes Us Stronger
Imagine that you made a mistake at work and decided to own up to it in front of your boss or coworkers. Or that you had a big fight with your partner and chose to be the first to apologize. You just made a decision to be vulnerable.
In the past, the idea of vulnerability was usually associated with weakness. Being vulnerable meant being susceptible to being hurt; showing vulnerability was the same as showing weakness.
In recent years, the word vulnerability has come to be used in a broader context — as in when you choose to share parts of yourself that you might be tempted to keep hidden. If you choose to show vulnerability with another person, that’s not a sign of weakness. It’s a conscious choice.
The average person experiences 5-6 traumas in a lifetime. The question is not whether you will get knocked down – that’s a given. You can, however, build your psychological immune system so that you not only survive the tough times but get stronger as a result.
Check out my last post 👉 for a few ways to build psychological immunity. #resilience #strength #personalgrowth #keepgoing #youarenotalone #mentalwellness
The common cold. A stomach virus. COVID. All wreak havoc on your immune system.
Your genetic makeup, along with a host of other variables (general health, sleep, nutrition, fitness, etc.) all play a part in determining how your body responds to anything that tries to weaken it. The same is true for your psychological immune system.
Here are a few ways to build psychological immunity. 💪 #resilience #reset #mindfulness #mindfilliving #selfcare #boundaries #optimism #strenght #mindset #psychologicalsafety #mentalwellbeing
We find what we look for.
Be intentional about finding the good in people and situations. Take notice of little moments and communicate your gratitude to others. The more specific, the better. Your brain becomes primed to start finding the good stuff out there, and there is plenty of it — even in difficult times. #mindfulmonday #mindfulness #mindset #resilience #optimism #gratitude
Happy Friday from the ranch!
Whether it is a nap with your favorite stuffed animal or watching football with friends, enjoy some downtime this weekend.
We have created an impossible, unrealistic standard of what we think we are supposed to do to be successful. This has resulted in a public health crisis. Forty-five percent of women will be on an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication in their lifetime (the numbers for men aren’t much better).
Stop holding yourself to unrealistic expectations. Set clear boundaries, practice self-care, and show up vulnerably. Strive for progress, not perfection. #resilience #expectations #progressnotperfection #selfcare #personaldevelopment #success
You have 86,400 seconds in a day, and the way you spend those seconds is going to determine how you feel about time. How can you get some of that time back? Click the link in my bio for three ways to feel more time abundant. 👆👆 #time #resilience #mindfulness #balance #priorities
Anne Grady is a Speaker, Author, and #TruthBomb Dropper.
Anne shares practical strategies that can be applied both personally and professionally to improve relationships, navigate change, and triumph over adversity. And she’ll make you laugh while she does it. Anne is a two time TEDx speaker, and her work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fast Company and Inc. magazines, CNN, ESPN, and FOX Business. She is the best selling author of 52 Strategies for Life, Love & Work and Strong Enough: Choosing Courage, Resilience and Triumph.