Mentally Strong People | Qualities | Productivity
Mentally Strong People Won’t Do These Things
What does being mentally strong mean?
I love to explore new things. I am naturally inquisitive and am always looking for new ways to improve my life.
Sometimes, I am surprised that I have completed 20+ 30-day challenges to see what works and what does not.
In this article, I will first discuss the definition of mentally strong people and then the traits. Most of the time, we hear that you have to be mentally strong to achieve this or that goal.
But deep down, we don’t even know what it (mentally strong) means. Let’s define it.
What does being mentally strong mean?
According to BetterUp, being mentally strong means having cognitive and emotional skills to reframe negative or bad thoughts.
Therefore, being emotionally and cognitively strong helps us resist internal and external influences that weaken our self-confidence.
I want to point out that being mentally strong doesn’t mean that you never experienced moments of doubt or sadness.
In my experience, mental strength is a skill that you develop over a long period of time to deal with adverse circumstances optimally.
It’s all about self-awareness, adaptability, and emotional resilience.
Now that you understand the basics of mentally strong people, let's move on to the traits or qualities that make us strong and how to develop them.
Mentally strong people develop sustianable healthy and productive habits . I dont need to explain what are the bad habits or good habits. In fact, all of us know what is a bad habit.
I have a tiny definition of a bad habit that drains your energy and, in return, gives you nothing but regret.
Therefore, I developed this system to eliminate bad habits by following it for 30 days. It’s the tiny steps that are going to help, not to change right away.
Read any of the following 30+ day challenges and see how I overcame the tiny obstacles and built massive productive habits.
Mentally strong people develop this good habit of controlling their emotions, ideas, and behaviors in ways that position them for life success.
Here are the top behaviors of mentally strong people that you may emulate to improve your mental strength.
Number — 1
Strengths does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. — Arnold Schwarzenegger
Mentally healthy people don’t expect fast results, whether they’re trying to improve their health, start a new business, or switch to a lousy job.
Instead, they use their talents and effort to the best of their abilities, acknowledging that actual change takes time.
Number — 2
They don’t let others rule them, and they don’t give authority to others.
It’s your life, and you have the right to control it.
They don’t say things like, “I could not achieve this reward because my manager is horrible.”
They recognize that they have power over their emotions and can choose how they react. That’s the power of resilience.
Number — 3
Mentally strong people do not strive to escape change.
Instead, they embrace positive change.
They recognize that change is unavoidable and are confident in their ability to adapt.
They also believe that change is inevitable in the future.
Number — 4
A mentally strong individual will not whine about misplaced baggage or traffic bottlenecks.
Instead, they concentrate on the aspects of their lives over which they have control.
They understand that their attitude is sometimes the only thing they can control.
Number — 5
Care about what other people think, and you will always be their prisoner.— Lao Tzu
Mentally strong individuals understand that they do not always have to please everyone.
They aren’t scared to say no or speak out when something isn’t working.
They try to be friendly and fair, yet they can cope with other people’s disappointment if they don’t make them happy.
Number — 6
Before making a significant decision, mentally strong individuals consider the risks and advantages and are entirely aware of the potential roadblocks.
They don’t make irresponsible or idiotic choices.
They are willing to take measured risks. I love the numbers, and I always take a calculated risk.
They do their due diligence, and the most important part is to give 110%.
Number — 7
Mentally strong people take ownership of their actions and learn from their failures.
As a consequence, they don’t repeat the same mistakes. Failure is a part of learning.
Instead, they move on with their lives and make better choices in the future.
Number — 8
Being proactive necessitates being mindful of your own goals and time.
It helps begin each day with a goal in mind and take charge of what you do and when you do it.
It involves taking control of your own destiny and acting responsibly.
Having a clear vision of one’s destiny and working toward it is paramount
and important
Number #9
The future depends on what we do in the present.
— Mahatma Gandhi
While learning from your mistakes might help you become more mentally strong, thinking about the past all the time can be destructive.
Constantly guessing your previous decisions or fantasizing about the good old days prevents you from enjoying the present and making the future the best it can be.
Mentally strong people stay in the moment.
They do not think about what happened in the past. That was just a learning part.
Book recommendation
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do
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