Category: Men’s Mental Health

  • If you’ve been following me for a little while, you’ve probably seen a few motivational posts here and there. I just want to clarify something. When I share those kinds of things, it’s not always about pushing for more success at work, or chasing some big goal. Sometimes it is, but more often, it’s about…

  • Monday Motivation from Epictetus

    Epictetus once said, ‘Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.’ In other words, stop trying to convince people with words—show them through your actions. This is the essence of Stoic philosophy: living your values, staying disciplined, and leading by example. If you’re a man working on mental strength, resilience, and personal growth, this is your daily…

  • Stop Waiting. Start Healing.

    There’s no doubt that life brings challenges. Some small, some devastating. Some we saw coming, others blindsided us completely. If you’re human — and I’m assuming you are — then you’ve already been through something. And, well, chances are, there’s more coming. I don’t say that to sound grim. It’s just how life works. Things…

  • Progressive Overload But For Your Mind

    “The best way over is through”. – Robert Frost Most of us have heard of “progressive overload” when it comes to lifting weights. The idea is simple: you gradually increase the stress placed on the body — a little more weight, a few extra reps — and over time, your muscles adapt and grow stronger.…

  • The Power of Waking Up Earlier

    A Simple Ritual for Mental Clarity For the past few weeks, I’ve been waking up 15 minutes earlier than usual. It’s not a big change, but the difference it’s made has been noticeable. It’s funny how small adjustments can sometimes have a bigger impact than you expect. So, why am I waking up an extra…

  • Monday Motivation • June 30, 2025

    “You can train your mind and body for years without seeing results—until one day, life tests you, and you realize you’re ready.” You won’t always see the payoff. No applause. No instant change.But one day – life throws something heavy at you… and you don’t fold.That’s when you realize: all the quiet work mattered.Keep going,…

  • Have you ever felt a surge of energy – whether it’s anger, frustration, desire, or even anxiety – and didn’t know what to do with it? This is where transmutation comes in. Essentially, transmutation is transforming one form of energy into another. Taking raw emotion or instinct and channeling it into something positive – like…

  • Mental Resilience: What It Is and How to Achieve It

    I’ve heard resilience defined as “how quickly you get back to baseline when faced with difficulty.” This post gives 5 tips on how to develop a more resilient mind.

  • Monday Motivation: Resilience in Adversity

    “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela Life will knock you down, but the true measure of resilience is in how you rise. Stay strong and keep going!

  • Breaking Free from a Negative Mental Spiral

    Have you ever caught yourself overthinking negative thoughts, especially after something tough happened in your life? Maybe you lost someone close to you, lost your job, or even felt stuck while watching your friends and family move forward. And no matter what you did, you couldn’t stop your mind from spiraling. This is more common…