How Critical Thinking and Embracing Discomfort Can Build Emotional Resilience and Mental Health

Today, we explore the importance of critical thinking and decision-making in everyday life, essential components of maintaining mental health. We discuss the former college experience, which fostered resilience and a strong anti-victim mentality, crucial for mental health development. There is evidence that the current emphasis on comfort and feelings in colleges has swung the pendulum too far, hindering personal growth and emotional maturation in the realm of mental health. I share a powerful story about the significance of a seemingly simple act, offering a tissue to a client in a mental health counseling session. This act challenged the notion of empowerment and highlighted the complexities of human connection and vulnerability in mental health settings. I explain the nuances of societal messaging, the limitations of scientific evidence, and the importance of trusting one's intuition in navigating life's challenges and supporting mental health. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter: for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter Check out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices