Solo Episode - Overcome Adversity & Use It To Your Advantage By Doing These 9 Things

Today I am flying solo! Many of you have requested that I do more solo episodes, so today I will be discussing all things ADVERSITY. Overcoming adversity is always one of the most highly requested topics for the podcast. In today's episode, I share with you nine things you must do when facing adversity so that you can use adversity to your advantage and become a better version of yourself after the challenging situation is behind you. These nine things will also become a valuable toolbox for the next time you face a hardship or obstacle in life. Remember, adversity is a muscle, and the more you work it healthily, the stronger it makes you!  What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:26 How to develop self awareness 11:26 Your habits will make or break you 17:00 Acceptance is so important 20:34 Change your perspective 22:02 Accountability and responsibility  24:26 The conversation that changed my life 28:59 Accountability builds trust 32:29 3 types of people to avoid 36:23 Who should you spend time with? 40:44 Optimize your mental and physical health 45:22 The non-physical benefits of going to the gym 50:00 Pay attention to what you consume 52:47 Spend time learning 56:11 Spirituality  58:26 I was addicted to external validation 1:00:47 Healing from my past 1:04:30 Believing in the unseen 1:08:50 Being of service 1:10:26 One day at a time 1:14:35 Focus on how far you have come Thanks to today’s sponsors:   BTR trucks: The leading commercial truck company in the Baltimore Washington region. BTR does everything a commercial truck user would ever need including repairs, routine maintenance, body work and inspections. If you are in the Baltimore Washington area and you or a loved one needs help with your truck, reach out to BTR at 410-691-9882 or check out their website at www.btrtrucks.com. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.   If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.   If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:   Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.    SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices