Most people misunderstand resilience.
They think resilience is about being tough, pushing through, or simply enduring hardship. But resilience is actually something much deeper.
Dr. Alia Bojilova, author of The Resilience Toolkit, describes resilience as:
"Being able to focus on what we believe is most important until we get the opportunity to focus on what we believe is most important."
In other words, resilience isn't about never feeling stress, pressure, uncertainty, or adversity. It's about maintaining your focus on what truly matters, even when life becomes difficult.
In this video, I unpack why so many people get resilience wrong and share one of the most practical mental performance tools I use with athletes, business owners, leaders, and everyday people navigating high-pressure environments.
The tool is called:
1. Catch It
2. Check It
3. Challenge It
A simple three-step process to help you become aware of unhelpful thoughts, evaluate whether they are accurate, and challenge the stories that pull your attention away from what matters most.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, distracted, stressed, or stuck in your own head, this video will give you a practical framework to regain focus and perform at your best.