Men have evolved over millennia to be adaptable to unpredictable environments. Faced with the basics of everyday survival, lives depended upon their ability to creatively problem-solve and act quickly in the face of adversity. But the conveniences of modern society have made us complacent.
Being at the top of the food chain and having technology at our fingertips gives us the false sense that we can know, predict, and control everything. Unfortunately, anyone who’s been through a setback knows that this isn’t the case. Change remains constant and unpredictable, and becomes a problem when what we expect to happen and what actually happens differs. Dashed expectations result in shock, overload, stress, and general malfunction that disrupts our lives.
Our capacity to adapt and truly realize the benefits of change depends on our mental agility to come to new understandings of both ourselves and the situation at hand. Situations are always going to happen, so you can choose to complain or do something about them. Surviving life’s challenges depends upon our ability to develop mental agility and emotional intelligence.
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Who you’re attracted to and having sex with shouldn’t define your sense of worth. Exploring and understanding your identity should be liberating.
More than a legal technicality, getting divorced can feel like the end of life as you know it. But it’s also an opportunity to create a new future.
Separation is an opportunity to get a new perspective on your relationship. Figuring out how to deal with the upheaval and pain often provides a refreshing vantage point and personal growth.
Dealing with bereavement is devastating. Mourning is an important process that honours your loved one as you move ahead with life.
When you betray somebody, you also betray yourself. Breaking the cycle of infidelity/cheating can help you lead a more genuine life and improve your relationship.
Dealing with dismissal can be devastating, but it can also cause you to find new opportunities that you didn’t know existed.
Injury and chronic pain disrupt both your physical and mental wellbeing. Take this time to train your body and your mind to cope with change.
A mid-life crisis is an opportunity to take a fresh look at who you are and where you are going. It doesn’t need to be self destructive. It can be a time of reflection and reinvention.
How to love and be loved is not a subject offered in school. Learn new ways to create and nourish healthy relationships.
Understanding why you're in a particular situation and resolving it allows you to gain a set of resources and strategies that can help you grow when times are tough.
Live better.Understanding why you're in a particular situation and resolving it allows you to gain a set of resources and strategies that can help you grow when times are tough.
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Are you able to turn the obstacles you’re facing into favourable circumstances? Don’t let shit overwhelm you and beat you down. Become mentally agile.
Anger: The canary in the coal mine
Anger can be your canary in the coal mine letting you know something else is not quite right.
No good deed goes unpunished: Helping others with mental health issues
When left untreated, poor mental health can result in physical health issues, difficulty functioning in day-to-day activities, and/or isolation. Learn how to help.
Learn practical tools to improve your wellbeing and get more out of life.
Feelings and emotions are complicated. Let us help you untangle them so you can feel better.