Episode 9: We Can Do Hard Things
Peter and Robyne explore how belief in our own ‘personal efficacy’ can help us increase performance and become more resilient. Plus, knowing the limits of high capacity and finding the balancing between mental breaks and mindless states.
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Show Notes
We cover many topics in this episode, including:
- The more we do hard things, the stronger we get
- Believing in our own ‘personal efficacy’ is the key to accomplishing hard things - by putting ourselves out there and trying new things, we increase our personal efficacy and develop a resilience to adversity
- It’s great when we find our stride, but be careful not to stay at high capacity for too long - after a while it takes a toll on your mental and physical health
- Thinking outloud and communicating the steps you’re taking to get your family through a difficult situation can help instill coping mechanisms in your children
- Is the time you spend taking a mental break adaptive or maladaptive? Are you feeling refreshed after 10 minutes and ready to get back to work, or do you tend to sink deeper into a mindless state?
- People who have a stressful job/life can sometimes develop a feeling of ‘entitlement’ to partake in exorbitant leisure activities, leading to excessive drinking, partying, etc., so they need to be aware and remember moderation
It gets to that point where it’s like, how much can one heart handle? How much can one heart, one head, and one body manage? And the reality is, it’s limitless. The more evidence we start to build that shows that we are capable of doing hard things. – Robyne
Additional Resources:
- Ronald Fry
Credits:
Hosted by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe and Peter Katz
Produced by Trevor Campbell
Edited by Sean Ban Beaton
Theme song by Peter Katz
Podcast cover art by Trevor Campbell
Show logistics by Erin Marshall and Jenna Green
Connect:
Connect with Peter Peterkatz.com | Peterkatzspeaks.com
Connect with Robyne Drrobyne.ca
Follow Peter and Robyne on social media:
Peter Katz: Facebook: @peterkatzmusic | Instagram: @peterkatzmusic
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe: Instagram: @dr_robynehd | Twitter: @dr_robynehd
*The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional if you require assistance.
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