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Mental Health Minute: Resilience

  • Writer:  Brody & Mayalene Bates
    Brody & Mayalene Bates
  • Oct 28
  • 1 min read
"Good timber does not grow with ease, The stronger the wind, The stronger the trees." - Douglas Malloch
"Good timber does not grow with ease, The stronger the wind, The stronger the trees." - Douglas Malloch

Resilience isn’t about never falling — it’s about learning to rise stronger every time you do.

Life will test you. Plans will fail. People will disappoint. But every setback is a quiet invitation to grow tougher, wiser, and more compassionate with yourself.


Here’s how to start building your resilience today:

Pause, don’t panic. Take a breath before reacting.

Reflect, don’t ruminate. Ask what this challenge is teaching you.

Reach out. Strength grows in connection, not isolation.

Reframe. You’re not starting over — you’re starting wiser.


Resilience isn’t a trait — it’s a practice. Keep showing up for yourself, one small step at a time.


 
 
 

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