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The Right Intention

Building Resilience in Challenging Times

Season 2, Ep. 7
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Episode Overview:


In this powerful episode of The Right Intentions, host Todd Tononi dives into the vital topic of resilience—how to face life’s challenges head-on and emerge stronger. Whether you’re experiencing personal setbacks, professional struggles, or just the unpredictability of life, resilience is the key to thriving, not just surviving. Todd shares personal stories, actionable strategies, and mindset shifts that can help you build emotional endurance and live with purpose, even in the most challenging times.


Key Takeaways:


What is Resilience?

  • Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and grow through adversity.
  • It’s about facing challenges head-on, learning from them, and coming out wiser and stronger.


Three Powerful Strategies to Build Resilience:


Shift Your Perspective:

  • View challenges as opportunities for growth.
  • Learn from setbacks and use adversity as fuel for a comeback.

Build Emotional Endurance Through Daily Practices:

  • Practice daily gratitude to focus on what you have, rather than what’s missing.
  • Incorporate mindfulness and deep breathing to reset during overwhelming moments.
  • Reframe negative thoughts by challenging self-doubt.

Strengthen Your Support System:

  • Surround yourself with positive influences who encourage growth.
  • Lean on trusted friends, mentors, or supportive communities when facing tough times.


Resilience is a Journey:

  • It’s okay to feel discouraged but important to learn to rise again.
  • Small, consistent habits create a strong foundation for resilience over time.

Actionable Challenge:


Todd challenges listeners to implement one of the three strategies over the next week. Whether it’s shifting your perspective, practicing mindfulness, or leaning on your support system, taking small steps can lead to big transformations in resilience.


Quotes Worth Remembering:
  • ā€œChallenges don’t break you—they build you.ā€
  • ā€œEvery setback is a setup for a comeback.ā€
  • ā€œResilience isn’t about avoiding hardship; it’s about facing it head-on and coming out stronger.ā€


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  • Did this episode resonate with you? Share your thoughts and experiences with resilience!
  • Tag Todd on social media and use the hashtag #TheRightIntentionsPodcast to join the conversation.


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  • 17. When Boundaries Are Tested

    32:34||Season 2, Ep. 17
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  • 13. The Purpose of Pressure

    30:10||Season 2, Ep. 13
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  • 12. Finding Joy in the Mundane

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  • 11. Sacred Rest — Embracing Sabbath for the Busy Soul

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