Learn how to form a more positive relationship with your body by accepting, nurturing, and appreciating it. Dr. Hanson and Forrest discuss key elements of the strength of Vitality, and how it relates to Grit.

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The material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!

Timestamps:

0:50: How does the physical resource of “vitality” impact the mental strength of “grit”?

2:10: How accepting the body helps us nurture the body.

4:10: Why is it so hard for people to accept their bodies?

8:10: How can we become more accepting of our bodies?

11:45: A practice for accepting the body.

14:00: The importance of appreciating the body.

16:30: A practice for thanking the body.

18:30: How can we form good habits around our physical practices?

22:10: Taking action on any given day, focusing on your effort rather than results.

24:15: Recap

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