7

Look after Yourself

The best six doctors anywhere

And no one can deny it

Are sunshine, water, rest, and air

Exercise and diet.

Nursery rhyme

To really master the art of resilience it is very important to look after yourself. A healthy mind will be so much stronger if it is inside a healthy body, so making sure that you invest in your physical well-being is essential.

The real skill in managing your health and daily energy is to work on the more difficult things when you are alert and focused and to work on the easier things when you’re feeling lower in energy. One good tip is to get up and get going in the morning. The brain, as a goal-seeking mechanism, likes to get going once we are awake.

Regular exercise will improve mental and emotional health. ...

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