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Mentor Note:

"Resilience is not about avoiding the challenges, it's about bouncing back stronger." - Sally Polihronas

Lets Dive in...

Hello Reader,

Okay, so it's Feb and the year is well on it's way!

If you are feeling a little blah because you thought things may be different by now or you're energy is low or you've realised 2025 just morphed into 2024 and you are in panic mode, it's time to change perspective.

You create your world, every thought, conscious and subconscious, every action or inaction, every moment of choosing the positive or the negative, every holding on moment or letting go.

It all starts and ends with you!

When you start to see that you have the power over your life, you start to show up differently and resilience is cultivated though remaining strong and being flexible through adversity, change and when life just isn't going your way.

The Takeaway

Challenges aren’t roadblocks, they’re invitations. Every setback, rejection, or moment of doubt isn’t there to stop you, it’s there to strengthen you. Resilience isn’t about avoiding hard things, it’s about facing them head on and coming out wiser, tougher, and more unstoppable than before.

What’s Holding You Back?

Take a moment to reflect:

• What challenge are you avoiding because it feels too difficult?
• Where are you letting fear dictate your next move?
• What story are you telling yourself about why you can’t do something?

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Something to Try

Your Call to Action

This week, instead of resisting the challenge, lean in.​
✨ Identify one thing that’s been blocking you.
✨Ask yourself: “What’s the lesson here? How can this make me stronger?”
✨Take one action - no matter how small - toward breaking through it.

The strongest creatives aren’t the ones who never fall, they’re the ones who rise again and again. This is your moment. Keep going. 👊🏼

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I love hearing from you, Hit Reply and connect.

Until next week,

Much love,

Sally xx

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Little Reminders:

Breathe, Move, Rest When challenges arise, stress can take over. Instead of letting it control you, practice grounding techniques - breathe, move, rest. Take a 10-minute walk, do deep belly breaths, or simply sit in stillness. Resilience starts with a strong body and mind.

Flip The Script Flip your perspective. Instead of saying, "Why is this happening to me?" ask, "How is this happening for me?" Every obstacle holds a lesson. Write down one challenge you’re facing and find the hidden opportunity within it.

Accept Rejection Rejections and slow growth are part of the game. Instead of pulling back, double down on consistency. Reach out to one potential client, post that idea, or pitch yourself where it feels uncomfortable. Growth happens in the stretch zone.

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