You do polar plunges, take cold showers, and push through brutal workouts - but struggle to read 10 pages or journal for 5 minutes when you're tired.Jon and Josh explore why our brains are hardwired to avoid discomfort and how doing one difficult thing daily can rewire your neural pathways for resilience.Your comfort zone isn't protecting you - it's limiting your growth.While modern culture makes avoiding discomfort easier than ever, research shows that controlled exposure to mild stress actually strengthens your brain's ability to handle life's challenges.If you've been choosing Netflix over personal goals or instant gratification over long-term success, this episode will show you how to train your brain to embrace difficulty.You'll hear:(06:58) Why our brains resist discomfort(16:49) What happens in the brain when we face challenges(24:11) The long-term benefits of “practiced discomfort”(29:30) How to implement this in your own life📧 Sign up for the nonstatic newsletter to never miss an episode🧠 Visit Inspire Services for mental health resources and supportPS. Are you finding this podcast helpful? Share it with someone you know who would enjoy the show. You get to help a friend build mental toughness & we get to reach more people ready to embrace growth through discomfort!

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