Growth & Balance Series

Growth and Balance Series: Stories of Resilience, Self-Discovery, and Adaptable Growth
Growth isn’t always linear, and balance doesn’t always come easy. In this series, Brigitte Denton shares personal lessons from athletic training, career shifts, injury recovery, and life’s unpredictable turns. These reflections explore goal setting, mental resilience, the importance of slowing down, and listening to your own rhythms. Whether you’re an athlete, educator, or simply navigating your own crossroads, we hope these stories offer insight, encouragement, and practical tools.

Exercising Patience: Adjusting Goals to Maintain Balance (Growth and Balance Series Part 2)

2025-07-17T19:04:22+00:00

Originally published in 2013, updated for Beyond Limits Education’s Growth and Balance Series. Growth and Balance Series Introduction This article is part of the Growth and Balance Series, where I reflect on the realities of goal setting, self-compassion, and personal growth. In this piece, I explore how to recognize when rigid goals no longer serve us, and how learning to pause, adjust, or slow down can be just as powerful as persistence. The series highlights both the drive to achieve and the wisdom to adapt. Introduction Are you familiar with the saying “Do as I say, not as I do”? For [...]

Exercising Patience: Adjusting Goals to Maintain Balance (Growth and Balance Series Part 2)2025-07-17T19:04:22+00:00

Goal Setting: Preparing for Iron Palm Level 1 Procedure (Growth and Balance Series Part 1)

2025-07-17T19:05:33+00:00

Initially published in 2013, updated for Beyond Limits Education’s Growth and Balance Series. Growth and Balance Series Introduction This article is part of the Growth and Balance Series, a collection of personal reflections on pursuing meaningful goals while navigating the realities of life. In this series, I explore how to set structured, intentional goals—and just as importantly, how to recognize when to pause, pivot, or exercise patience. From training commitments to mindset shifts, the series highlights both the discipline of ambition and the wisdom of balance. Introduction Setting meaningful goals can be transformative, but success depends on more than ambition. It [...]

Goal Setting: Preparing for Iron Palm Level 1 Procedure (Growth and Balance Series Part 1)2025-07-17T19:05:33+00:00

Soul Surfer vs. Ego: Mastering Mindset in Training and Life (Growth and Mindset Series Part 3)

2025-07-17T19:05:41+00:00

Originally published in 2013, updated for Beyond Limits Education. Introduction This article is part of the Growth and Balance Series, a collection of personal reflections on navigating ambition, mindset, and self-awareness. In this reflection, I examine the internal tug-of-war between ego and flow and the simple tools, like smiling and perspective shifts, that help foster balance in both training and daily life. The Ego Shows Up with a Coconut I was three weeks into my Iron Palm Level 1 Procedure, riding the wave of new sensations during meditation and noticing progress in my strikes. Then came my first coconut break attempt—except [...]

Soul Surfer vs. Ego: Mastering Mindset in Training and Life (Growth and Mindset Series Part 3)2025-07-17T19:05:41+00:00

Beyond Toughing It Out: Brigitte Denton on Female Guides Requested Podcast (Growth and Mindset Series Bonus Feature)

2025-07-17T19:10:36+00:00

This feature is part of the Growth and Balance Series, a collection of stories and reflections on navigating change, resilience, and personal evolution. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with my friend Ting Ting on her podcast, Female Guides Requested, for Episode 43: Beyond Toughing It Out. It was a deeply personal conversation where we explored the twists and turns of my career—from teaching in a K-12 classroom to outdoor education to EMS, and the life experiences that shaped me along the way. Reflections on My Journey Looking back, my path has been anything but straightforward. I started with [...]

Beyond Toughing It Out: Brigitte Denton on Female Guides Requested Podcast (Growth and Mindset Series Bonus Feature)2025-07-17T19:10:36+00:00

Are We Paying Attention? 5 Lessons on Self-Care and Resilience in Challenging Times (Growth and Mindset Series Part 4)

2025-07-17T19:06:35+00:00

Originally written during the pandemic, updated for Beyond Limits Education to reflect timeless strategies for personal growth. This article is part of the Growth and Balance Series, where I explore the intersection of personal well-being, resilience, and mindset. Through lessons drawn from injury recovery and life transitions, this piece offers insights on self-care practices and reflective exercises to help you build adaptability and inner balance. Introduction Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels, ending each day feeling unaccomplished despite your best efforts? Many of us experience this, not just during global crises, but anytime life throws us unexpected challenges. For me, [...]

Are We Paying Attention? 5 Lessons on Self-Care and Resilience in Challenging Times (Growth and Mindset Series Part 4)2025-07-17T19:06:35+00:00

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