A mentally strong person positively builds their mental muscle daily. They look to manage every single situation he or she meet in their lives professionally. This person grasps what is right. Moreover, being mentally strong means he or she can perform in whatever the circumstance needs.
We all envy the imaginary person who is raising four kids, runs a successful business, exercises regularly, keeps a stable relationship, and refrains from using profanity — even in rush hour traffic. A mentally strong person actually exists. However, they are not a miracle; have do not have easy lives; big budgets; or extra time.
A mentally strong person:
- regulates their thoughts, manage their emotions
- behaves proactively
- moves on from things he or she cannot control
- embraces the unexpected and makes the best of it
- calculates risks
- does not gossip
- shows kindness
- acts in ways that will improve their lives, even through struggle or delayed gratification
- faces reality without fear
- does not confuse being mentally strong with acting tough
- gives up unpleasant habits that hold them back
- commits to daily practices that positively build their mental muscle
An individual can become a mentally strong person by finding the transformative power of their everyday lives. They do not need special insensitivity powers. We all can build our mental strength. Consider emulating the traits of a mentally strong person.
Proactive Approach to Life
Proactivity requires you to be aware of your mission and your own time. It is best if you start each day with purpose by taking control of what you do and when you do it. A mentally strong person has a growth mindset.
It means:
- taking ownership of your own life
- behaving responsibly
- working for things to happen
- focusing on what is essential
- having a manifest destiny and move forward to it
“Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become a habit. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.” — Lao Tzu
A mentally strong person adopts a proactive slant to life by defining which path he or she will follow. If there is a will, they find a way. What do you want from your life? What will you do to make it happen?
Things, You Can Not Control — Move on
When we focus on what we cannot control; it takes our energy and attention away from the things we can control. A mentally strong person does not try to manage it all. He or she acknowledges their limited power over what they cannot control and all those things he or she should not control. They exercise the discipline vital to stop worrying about what he or she cannot influence. They know that they can affect the outcome. However, he or she cannot control it. They use their energy on their input into things instead of worrying about a result that he or she cannot control.
“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” — Steve Maraboli
We have no control over what people think about us. However, we can work hard to set up stable and friendly relationships. While we cannot ensure we will be selected for a job offer. Nevertheless, we can prepare ourselves thoroughly for it.
Embrace the Unexpected and Then Make the Best of It
We know that life can be tough. However, focusing on a feeling that we do not deserve it is not of any help. A mentally strong person:
- develops a positive thinking strategy to find the optimistic side of life
- adjusts to the unexpected and accepts it as part of the bigger plan
- chooses to grow with adversity and challenge
- overcomes obstacles and twists them to their advantage
Moreover, he or she never
- assumes the victim role
- focuses on finding culprits
- compares their miseries with those of others
They look at the past. However, they live and enjoy the present while planning for the future.
A mentally strong person looks back to learn or to honour what was once. However, they do not get stuck in the past, even if the old times were great. He or she knows that the soul becomes old when history is more substantial than the present or the future. A mentally strong person understands that there is no better moment than the present because now is all we have.
Calculate Risks
A mentally strong person is prudent. He or she has a plan. They find options and identifies the consequences of each choice. Then they make an intelligent choice. This does not mean he or she does not dream big or withdraw themselves from complicated worthy stuff.
Contrarily, they are prepared to reach high and far. A mentally strong person develops the needed resilience to overcome obstacles and focused on the desired goal. He or she takes risks. However, they are not reckless. He or she knows their actions have aftereffects, so they behave consciously.
Never Gossip
"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
A mentally strong person focuses on the positive side of life. They spend their energy on self-improvement. Moreover, he or she tends to spot those traits from others that they can emulate for the better. They live with conviction and sincerity see the good in others and learn from others' mistakes without spreading the dark around. He or she is busy thinking and planning big.
Show Kindness
“Life is mostly froth and bubble,
Two things stand like stone.
Kindness in another's trouble,
Courage in your own.”
― Adam Lindsay Gordon
Research shows that being kind strengthens relationships and our sense of satisfaction in life. However, contrary to what has always been thought, it is not a symptom of naivety or weakness. It requires courage and strength. Categorized as primary interpersonal skill.
A mentally strong person develops high standards of kindness. He or she is confident about themselves. They focus on self-improvement and do not compete with or envy others. Their self- awareness, and self-confidence make them more prone to accept others and celebrate goodness. He or she has open eyes to detect others suffering and enough sense of mission to give of themselves to support the rest. However, they do not live life through a self-centered approach.
He or she builds healthy relationships through trust and warmth. They care about others. Moreover, this caring is what usually leads them to top management positions and strong interpersonal relations. He or she finds time and energy for people around them.
Concluding Thoughts
“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
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