The Strategy of Staying Strong
Adversities are inevitable, especially when you're facing a mountain of health and financial issues. When you're at the end of your rope, you uncover something important: sometimes, being strong is the only option. Without strength and resilience, you may feel strangled by anxiety and hesitations. It's tempting to dwell on your emotions during difficult situations, but we must not linger there forever. Tough times call for us to dust ourselves off and prepare to face our problems head-on.
In this episode, Angela talks about her husband's accident and how staying strong helped her during tough times. She also shares the ten lessons she learned to maintain her strength during a turbulent era in her life. She hopes that by imparting her wisdom, you can also find the strength to ride out the storm.
If you want to know how to stay strong despite the odds, this episode is for you!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Uncover the ten lessons to staying strong
Understand how staying strong can guide you in difficult situations.
Discover ways to survive tough times in your life
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Episode Highlights
[02:02] 2021’s Challenge for Angela
Angela’s husband suffered from a head injury last 2021. It was the most stressful five months of her life. Listen to the entire episode to hear the full story.
Many people kept telling her to stay strong until she felt sick hearing it. Angela just wanted things to go back to normal.
Our lowest points push us out of our comfort zone and make us improve.
[06:16] Lesson#1: You Can Do It
Remind yourself that you are capable of getting through adversity.
Recognising your strengths allows you to face the troubles ahead.
The belief that she could deal with anything gave Angela the power to get through all difficulties she experienced during her husband’s accident.
[10:24] Lesson#2: Be In the Present
You may still experience fear no matter how determined you feel.
When you feel afraid, let go and be in the present moment.
Mindfulness releases us from negative thinking. Tune in to the full episode to learn how repeating the ‘satnav’ helped Angela remain grounded in the present.
Practising mindfulness doesn't come naturally. We need to make a conscious effort to apply it to our lives.
[14:44] Lesson#3: Choose What to Prioritise
Many personal and professional changes happened in Angela's life after the accident. To cope, she had to revisit her priorities.
Some situations called for her to give up on self-care temporarily to get things done.
Focus on matters critical in that moment instead of exhausting yourself by trying to accomplish everything.
You can pick up some of the things you previously deprioritised to get back on track.
Choosing the path of least resistance allows you to do what’s necessary.
[20:51] Beauty in Vulnerability
There’s beauty in allowing yourself to be vulnerable.
It makes you appreciate yourself and your strength within.
[21:51] Lesson#4: There’s Always a Way
There were times when Angela felt stuck. But what gave her strength is believing there will always be a solution available.
When you encounter a roadblock in your life, find the courage to take action. Listen to the full episode to hear how Angela fought to keep her husband in the hospital.
You might not make the correct choice, but it will still propel you forward.
Getting no answers doesn't mean there’s no solution. You’re probably just in the wrong place.
[29:37] Lesson#5: Visualise an Outcome
Create a vision where the adversity will end on a positive note.
Sticking to your vision gives hope that everything will be okay.
Angela’s visualisation made her strong for her family.
[34:11] Lesson#6: Accept Help
It's difficult to juggle everything when you're going through a challenging situation.
Asking for other people’s help takes off th
