Intentional stress is a concept emphasizing the importance of deliberately causing discomfort in order to train the skill of resilience. Discover ten challenges to become more resilient.
I’ve adopted this mindset in multiple areas (like cold showers, lifting and other exercise, intermittent fasting, my early morning routine, and in my work, art, music, creative writing, etc.) and I totally agree. It’s an empowering mindset when you put it into practice.
The best part is when you realize what was once a struggle has become part of your regular routine. It just fuels you, gives you more energy, and propels you to expand your comfort zone further. It’s great motivation to improve, especially in areas that generate fear or anxiety. I hope to use this process to get over anything that’s holding me back. Won’t be easy, but it will be rewarding.
Excellent post Kyle. You are extraordinarily prolific in a very selfless productive manner. I cannot fathom how you work, have a family, exercise and produce all the material you provide your subscribers. After your master class on balance, how about a master class on life and productivity?
Haha you’re too kind brother but that means a lot. Thank you. Wrote this one over a year ago. Writing has become a part of me. Easy to do and find time for things you love. The balancing act is neverending and challenging but prioritization and scheduling are my main methods while continuously being up to pivot for number 1 which is the kiddos and my wife. It’s been a crazy year but I wouldn’t change a thing.
I second that. My boyfriend was in the army as a young man and he always says to me to toughen up or that he’s training me to toughen up. Ive always thought it harsh. He lives what you have put forth in your Substack. He’s an amazing individual and I learn from him everyday. How you have expressed it in your writing helps me to understand what he has been saying to me all along. I’m not a lazy woman and am quiet but have a certain strength about me thanks to how my parents raised me. I will continue to learn and grow in this way. Excellent insight. Thank you for sharing.
Anyone can progressively improve with the concept of intentionally making yourself a little uncomfortable to eventually become more comfortable. The skill that is resilience can be trained for any domain. Physical toughness doesn’t necessarily translate to mental resilience which is why everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses like I’m glad to see you acknowledge.
Know your strengths and mindset around those skills and then start working on applying it in other areas you want to improve! Thanks again
Great post!
I’ve adopted this mindset in multiple areas (like cold showers, lifting and other exercise, intermittent fasting, my early morning routine, and in my work, art, music, creative writing, etc.) and I totally agree. It’s an empowering mindset when you put it into practice.
The best part is when you realize what was once a struggle has become part of your regular routine. It just fuels you, gives you more energy, and propels you to expand your comfort zone further. It’s great motivation to improve, especially in areas that generate fear or anxiety. I hope to use this process to get over anything that’s holding me back. Won’t be easy, but it will be rewarding.
Beautifully put!
Simple not easy.
Delay that gratification, safely lean into fear or areas where we are uncomfortable and grow!
Thanks, Kyle! I look forward to reading more of your work.
Thank you! You’ll find a continuing theme of the power of intentional stress across all domains to build resilience.
Looking forward to future discussions with you on anything that resonates!
Excellent post Kyle. You are extraordinarily prolific in a very selfless productive manner. I cannot fathom how you work, have a family, exercise and produce all the material you provide your subscribers. After your master class on balance, how about a master class on life and productivity?
Haha you’re too kind brother but that means a lot. Thank you. Wrote this one over a year ago. Writing has become a part of me. Easy to do and find time for things you love. The balancing act is neverending and challenging but prioritization and scheduling are my main methods while continuously being up to pivot for number 1 which is the kiddos and my wife. It’s been a crazy year but I wouldn’t change a thing.
I second that. My boyfriend was in the army as a young man and he always says to me to toughen up or that he’s training me to toughen up. Ive always thought it harsh. He lives what you have put forth in your Substack. He’s an amazing individual and I learn from him everyday. How you have expressed it in your writing helps me to understand what he has been saying to me all along. I’m not a lazy woman and am quiet but have a certain strength about me thanks to how my parents raised me. I will continue to learn and grow in this way. Excellent insight. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing too Nicole!
Anyone can progressively improve with the concept of intentionally making yourself a little uncomfortable to eventually become more comfortable. The skill that is resilience can be trained for any domain. Physical toughness doesn’t necessarily translate to mental resilience which is why everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses like I’m glad to see you acknowledge.
Know your strengths and mindset around those skills and then start working on applying it in other areas you want to improve! Thanks again
Thanks for these challenges.
Absolutely! Check out my intentional stress challenge tab on my homepage for all the ones I’ve written so far. Plenty more coming this year
Great! I appreciate this!