Theme of the Week: Men's Mental Health Awareness Month - Mindset and Resilience
Brother,
Earlier this week in Mental Monday, we introduced this special Men’s Mental Health Month edition of our newsletter and spoke about the importance of mindset and resilience through the lens of both my own journey and the journey of Shahin Tarkavan, founder of Elite Athlete Mindset (EAM). Our collaboration this week was intentional. Although our stories are different, both of us have faced challenges that tested our mental health, our confidence, and our ability to persevere. Through those experiences, one thing became clear to both of us: strengthening your mindset can become one of the most important tools in supporting your well-being.
That does not mean mindset work alone solves everything. But it can be a place to begin. A place to rebuild confidence, strengthen self-awareness, and support yourself through difficult times.
For this week’s Feeling Friday, we want to offer you two simple exercises. They are small intentional actions that if practiced consistently, can create meaningful change over time.
The first is positive “I am” affirmations. Many men are often their own harshest critics, speaking to themselves through judgment, disappointment, or pressure. This weekend, take a moment to write down or say aloud three affirmations that support the man you are, or the man you are working to become. They can be simple: I am resilient. I am capable. I am worthy of peace. The goal is not perfection, but to begin practicing a healthier relationship with yourself through your words.
The second is intentional connection. Both PTB and EAM strongly believe in the importance of support systems. This weekend, reach out to someone in your life - a friend, family member, teammate, coach, or mentor. Check in with them, ask how they are doing, or simply make time to connect. Social support plays a significant role in mental wellness, and often one meaningful conversation can create more relief than we realize.
These exercises may seem simple, but often the simple things are the ones we neglect most.
For too long, many men have been taught to suppress, endure, and stay silent. But true strength is not found in silence. It is found in awareness, honesty, and the willingness to take care of yourself when life feels heavy.
This Men’s Mental Health Month, let this be your reminder: supporting your mental health does not always have to begin with something big. Sometimes it begins with how you speak to yourself, and who you choose to lean on.
If you are in crisis, please seek immediate support. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or medical distress. Call or text 988 if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide. Call 211 to be connected to mental health and social services.
This week, and every week, our message remains the same: continue to build your mindset, strengthen your resilience, and give yourself permission to seek support when needed.
Stay strong, even when you are not. It's okay, you are not alone.
With love always,
Michael Argyrides
Founder - Path to Becoming
