Emotional Resilience for Missionaries

Building emotional strength, mental health awareness, and resilience skills to help you thrive during missionary service. Resources for managing stress, adjusting to mission life, and maintaining well-being.

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Not an official Church site. All resources link to churchofjesuschrist.org.

At a glance

  • 💪 Building emotional strength and resilience
  • 🧠 Mental health awareness and self-care
  • 📚 Official Church resources for adjustment
  • 🛡️ Strategies for managing stress and change

Emotional Resilience Self-Guided Classroom

Complete 10-week course from the Church's Self-Reliance Services. Each chapter includes video resources and practical exercises to build emotional strength and resilience.

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Resilience Strategies

Self-Care & Daily Habits

Establish healthy routines for sleep, exercise, nutrition, and spiritual practices that support emotional well-being.

Practice: Create a daily routine that includes physical activity, adequate rest, and personal scripture study.

Managing Stress & Anxiety

Learn to recognize stress signals and develop healthy coping strategies. Understand that some anxiety is normal during transitions.

Practice: Identify your stress triggers and practice deep breathing, prayer, or brief walks when feeling overwhelmed.

Adjusting to Mission Life

Mission life involves significant changes: new environment, schedule, companions, and responsibilities. Give yourself time to adjust.

Adjusting to Missionary Life Resource

Practice: Read the adjustment resource booklet and discuss expectations with returned missionaries.

Building Relationships

Develop skills for working with companions, leaders, and those you teach. Communication and patience are key.

Practice: Practice active listening and expressing needs clearly with family members or friends before your mission.

Dealing with Rejection & Disappointment

Missionary work involves rejection and setbacks. Learn to process disappointment healthily and maintain perspective.

Practice: Reflect on past challenges you've overcome and the lessons learned. Remember that rejection is part of the work.

Seeking Help When Needed

It's important to recognize when you need additional support. Mission presidents, companions, and leaders are there to help.

Practice: Before your mission, identify trusted adults (parents, leaders, counselors) you can talk to about challenges.

Emergency & When to Get Help

If you or someone you love is at risk of harm, seek help immediately. In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For missionaries, contact your mission president and mission medical as directed in your call packet. Parents and leaders should follow local guidelines and Church policies.

Important: If you're experiencing significant mental health challenges, please speak with your parents, bishop, or a mental health professional before submitting your mission papers. The Church provides resources and support for missionaries with mental health needs.

Questions or suggestions? Email contact@missionchecklist.com.

FAQ & Notes

Is this official?

No. MissionChecklist.com is an independent resource that links to official Church materials at churchofjesuschrist.org.

What if I'm struggling with mental health?

Please speak with your parents, bishop, or a mental health professional. The Church provides support and resources for missionaries with mental health needs. Being honest about your needs helps ensure you can serve safely and effectively.

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