Ever found yourself in a tough spot where it seems like the world is against you? How do you navigate the stormy seas of life's trials with resilience and grace? In this episode, your Ben Easter and Clayton Olson take you on a journey through embracing hardship and supporting yourself during challenges.In Episode 80, we explore the concept of having your own back during tough times and how to approach challenges with dignity, resourcefulness, and creativity. Ben and Clayton explore the ebb and flow of life's struggles, drawing parallels to the stock market's highs and lows, stressing the importance of aligning with core values, embracing a sense of connection, and harnessing positive energy. They invite you into open conversations about the fear of burdening others with our struggles. Sharing poignant references from Bruce Almighty and Braveheart, this episode is an empowering guide to standing tall amidst life's upheavals.Key Takeaways:The importance of being a friend to yourself in dark timesReplacing self-judgment with unconditional self-loveEmbracing difficulties as opportunities for growth and self-connectionBreaking free from self-imposed isolation during tough timesAligning with principles that are larger than ourselves*The quote “When in doubt, zoom out” is attributed to Reggie WattsLinks:Business Owner Hero Type Quiz: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/quiz/The Mindset Gym: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/the-mindset-gymConnect with Ben:Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/Project Candlelight: https://airtable.com/shr5p0P2793RtRk2kConnect with Clayton :Website: https://claytonolsoncoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/IG: https://www.instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.