66: Mental Fitness 101 - Building Resilience and Finding Your Purpose with Jeni Raitsin

The Pursuit of Freedom

I chat with Jeni Raitsin, a mental fitness coach who transitioned from a successful career in architecture to focus on mental well-being. Jeni shares her journey of self-discovery, the importance of mental fitness, and how to cultivate resilience and mindfulness in our daily lives. Our conversation emphasises the importance of slowing down to enhance productivity, defining success on one's own terms, and the idea that purpose is a journey rather than a destination.

Key Takeaways

• Life can feel unfulfilling even when it looks good on the outside.
• Mental fitness is about the balance of positive and negative thoughts.
• Self-awareness is the first step to change.
• Curiosity can lead to meaningful change without pressure.
• Resilience is built through practice and small changes.
• Mindful productivity allows for better results without burnout.
• Defining success on your own terms is crucial for happiness.
• Purpose can be found in everyday actions and experiences.
• We often hold beliefs that aren't our own; questioning them is key.
• Slowing down can enhance our ability to respond to stress.

🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Find out your PQ Score: https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/pq/overview
• Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/3P7R9v5

☎️ Get in touch with today's guest:

• Instagram: leisurehacker
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leisurehacker/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeni-raitsin-cpqc-77a673161/
• Website: https://leisurehacker.com/

📖 Chapters

00:00 From Architect to Mental Fitness Coach

03:28 The Journey of Self-Discovery

06:34 The Impact of Travel on Life Choices

09:18 Understanding Mental Fitness

12:08 Defining Success on Your Own Terms

15:20 Curiosity as a Tool for Change

17:52 The Science of Mental Fitness

25:42 Assessing Mental Fitness

27:56 Building Self-Awareness

30:27 Questioning Negative Thoughts

31:54 The Importance of Slowing Down

35:17 Resilience in the Face of Stress

39:37 Mindful Productivity

43:33 Finding Purpose Through Happiness

49:51 Defining Freedom

53:07 The Power of Slowing Down

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