A Big Tip for Men’s Psychological Well-Being
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Publication (Outlet/Website): The Good Men Project
Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2018/07/30
In some reportage in Psychology Today, there were three points focused on, but the one that stood out the most to me was resilience.
Sometimes, it is called grit.Others call this mental strength and so on. It is a state of being able to take on the challenges life throws at you no matter what because of the ability to withstand the external stressors of life. It is a way in which an individual can bring forth the internal resources needed to stay strong and flexible in those important times of life when it is most needed for them – and others for that matter.
As stated, “In psychiatry, the phrase is used similarly, referring to the ability of an individual to handle stress and adversity. It is sometimes referred to as ‘bouncing back’ and can be particularly important after people have experienced difficult circumstances such as losing a job, divorce or bereavement.”
There are traits such as general intelligence which, according to the experts who spend their lives studying this, is flexible in youth and thereafter does not change that much. However, with the trait of resilience, or mental strength or grit, it is, in fact, a trait that can be strengthened and changed over time.
One of the big connectors for the increase in resilience or its training was the acquiring of one or another skill. It is important to develop a sense of mastery in one arena or another in order to face the challenges of life, as these skills developed and mastered over time can be part of an individual man’s arsenal to deal with problems in life – as they arise.
Goals became another important part of this. With the development of a set plan, the ability to execute builds within a framework that can drive an individual male effort, furthering bolstering whatever resilience has been built at that time.
Then there is the slow, controlled exposure into situations.
Rather than risking it all at once; try a little bit at a time, you can slowly work your way into the world of whatever you’re aiming for in life. Over time, this can be part and parcel of a resilience toolkit.The expert concluded, “An amassed body of research suggests that resilience can be developed and cultivated over the life course through simple (though challenging) self-initiated activities. This often involves discipline, will-power and hard-work, but the results will be bountiful: greater autonomy, mastery and confidence.”
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