“You say you’re ‘depressed’ – all I see is resilience.” ― David Mitchell, Cloud AtlasIn today’s episode of Resilient Dad, Pat talks about how depression brings toxic habits, and how you can get out by focusing on what you want and who you want to be.RESILIENT HIGHLIGHTS:Pat's own struggle with depressionDeveloping toxic habitsOur response to life is the only thing we controlPain will give you growthFocusing on becoming a role modelStick to what you want and who you want to beWORDS OF RESILIENCEPat - How depression is defined:“Depression is the inability to move forward from the past, and they always say a brighter future.”Pat - Pain is growth:“The pain is actually going to give me growth. So every time I'm struggling, or there's a time where I feel uncomfortable, it's like ‘ ‘this is growth’ ’, this is great, this is beautiful, this is me becoming better than what I am prior.”Pat - There is a choice every day:“We all have a choice every day, when we wake up, that I'm going to make the most of this day, regardless of my circumstances, I have the ability to control how I respond to the things that have happened in my life.”Pat - Focus on what you want:“If we just stick and focus on the things that we want, and the outcomes, and who we want to be, the journey and the experience are going to be far, far greater.”Connect with Pat and check out what more inspiring things he’s up to:About PatAbout Resilient DadIf you liked this episode or were inspired by the journeys it shares, or you have suggestions or your own stories to share, subscribe to the Resilient Dad podcast now and leave us a comment!

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