This is something I’ve grappled with myself over the years... trying to find the balance between both. Many of us are really good at being strong. And often being 'the strong one' can feel like a badge of honour💁‍♀️ We push through. We cope. We get things done. We don’t want to be a burden. I wonder, do you find yourself relying more on pushing through, or on letting yourself be supported? Because strength on its own can be exhausting. Resilience isn’t about carrying everything by yourself. Real resilience is knowing when to lean, when to ask, and when to let someone else hold a bit of the weight with you. Living with MND has taught me that very clearly. There are things I simply can’t do on my own anymore. And while that was hard to accept, it also opened the door to deeper connections, honesty, and support. I’m still strong… but I’m also supported. And that combination is what actually sustains me. Being supported doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re human. Where do you tend to default? Strong or supported? And what would it look like to invite a little more support into your life right now? There’s no right answer here. Just awareness. And sometimes that awareness is the first step toward real resilience.

Some days you wake up feeling fine, but by mid-afternoon you’re completely spent… and you can’t quite put your finger on why. Nothing major has happened, but everything feels heavier than it should. That’s often a sign of energy leaks. They’re not always obvious or dramatic. Most of the time they show up in small, everyday ways. Things like: • overcommitting when your plate is already full • replaying conversations in your head • scrolling without really resting • carrying worries that aren’t yours to carry • pushing through when your body is asking you to slow down Resilience isn’t just about how much you can handle. It’s also about how well you protect your energy so you’ve got something left for the things that matter. Doing a simple “energy audit” can be really eye-opening. Not to judge yourself or overhaul your whole life, but just to notice where your energy is going… and whether it’s coming back to you. So here’s the question I want to leave you with today... Where do you think your energy is leaking right now? And what’s one small change you could make to plug that leak? Like with so many things, awareness is a powerful starting point. Sometimes it’s all you need to begin feeling more like yourself again.

Today we had a brilliant call with @Philip Langat from Kenya working along the road map 🗺 and discussing the role resilience plays in our lives and a few strategies we can use to help. Be sure to check it out.

Today we recorded the weekly resilience chat. We talked about the resilience Road map and what it means, and where you think your resilience is at. Hope you can join us next week.

I absolutely love @Maatu King's post RE Accountability Partners — thank you for putting it out there! Accountability can make such a difference, especially when you’re working on goals that matter to you. It’s something I’ve seen again and again… when we try to do everything on our own, it’s easy to lose momentum. But when someone else knows what you’re aiming for, it helps you stay focused, consistent, and motivated. What I also really love about what Maatu said is the emphasis on connecting with real people in the community. That’s exactly what this space is for. The courses and workshops are great, but the magic often happens in the conversations between members - supporting each other, sharing progress, and checking in when things feel hard. For anyone reading this and thinking, “Yes, that would help me too”, consider this your invitation. You don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need to be willing to show up and support someone else as well. If you’re open to having an accountability partner, reply below and let us know: • what you’re working towards • how often you’d like to check in (weekly, fortnightly, casually) • what kind of support helps you most Let’s use this thread to help people find their match. Connection and accountability go hand in hand and they’re a powerful way to build resilience together. If you want to take accountability a step further, this is something we go deeper into inside the Resilience Masterclass. In Module 9, we focus on turning intentions into a clear action plan and building accountability mechanisms that actually help you follow through — not through pressure, but through support and structure. If you’re ready to stop slipping back into old habits and want tools that help you stay on track, you can access the Masterclass under the classroom tab above when you’re ready. Happy Monday!