5 Signs You're Mentally Stronger Than Most People

When you're going through difficult times, and you still persevere, that's a sign you're mentally strong. Mentally strong people know how to manage their emotions, reflect on themselves, and see the bigger picture in hard times. If you're already doing things like taking feedback from others, not ruminating about the past, forgiving easily, is kind to others, then chances are you already demonstrating the habits of what a mentally strong person would do. Let us know if you agree with this list.

Also, our voice actress, @amandasilvera has a PSA to make:

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[ns]

I don’t know. My definition of being mentally strong is very different. It’s not the way you react to bad things, it’s having to go through them in any way and still standing afterwards. What you’re talking about is one’s maturity, not one’s strength for having to walk through hell

[robgau]

You can be mentally strong and still suffer from OCD that makes intrusive thoughts overwhelming. It doesn't matter how strong you are at some point. It's if you are still standing afterwards.

[CultureAppropriator]

I’m in Japan right now as an exchange student from the US. I was being yelled at by multiple teachers at once for something that wasn’t my fault. After days of painful thinking of what went wrong, I confronted the teachers and ultimately had them apologize to me. I felt like an unwavering god.

[chucknorris]

1. 0:33 You don't ruminate
2. 1:14 You are kind for rude ppls
3. 1:53 You can more easily accept criticism
4. 2:26 You define your own success
5. 3:09 You've made peace with the past

[sadlobster]

When it comes to criticism, I only approve of it when it's used in a constructive manner; when a person is being firm but fair with their comments about your skills.

HOWEVER...the kind of criticism that I HIGHLY disapprove of is something I like to call "deconstructive or destructive criticism." This is where outside commentors not only lash out at you for any mistakes you've made; they also decide to bring up your age, weight, skills, intelligence, level of maturity and other aspects in a harsh light.

A prime example of this is seen when a parent decides to reference your age; whenever you've accidentally caused a mess, made a poor decision or let stress overwhelm you.

Parent: "You're thirty-some years old...you should know better than to make dumb mistakes like this."

I think whenever parents or people tend to say something like this, they forget the fact that we're ALL human. As such, humans will ALWAYS make mistakes and poor choices from time to time; no matter what age we are

[FaeQueenWhesteria]

Making peace with the past is a great accomplishment. I hope that maybe I'm not the only one that has gotten to that point.
My biggest goal is to be remembered for being kind. Why be remembered for being rude, or hateful? Everyone needs love and kindness. I just can't let it set me back or drag me down. I'm now happy with who I am and where I am going. Enjoy the ordinary. 😊

[autumn_memories]

This video actually had me muse over something that my friends asked after a messy, painful break up: "how are you still going?" - because I have no choice, one option leaves me with debt he saddled me with, leaves me potentially homeless whilst the other choice gives me the security of knowing I have a home, of being safe. Oftentimes life throws its worst at us when we are already struggling so even if I am emotionally spent I will always move forward; I don't think that necessarily makes me strong but it does make me pragmatic.

[SoloMotivation]

*To Fellow People*

The way you think and feel about yourself, your goals and expectations for the future, and how you interact with the world around you can all have a massive effect on your success (or failure).

*So think positive to all your endeavors because success is through a positive mindset*

Thanks for reading.
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[Lukepuke]

i think being mentally strong is a mix of lasting through bad things and enduring months to years of a bad

[LoveyQuinn]

I'm just opposite in the second number of advice,
For me i consider it as "Give respect to those who deserve it".
When someone is being rude to me for nothing, and their personal reasons and there's literally no fault of mine, i never suppress myself, and just tell them clearly in a way that is neither rude nor too polite.
But i love your channel, thanks for this video and keep making great videos. 😇

[icantdance]

I think everyone has moments of rumination. Takes a TON of practice talking to myself like I'd talk to a friend, forgive myself for when I'm not so strong. Helps that I am a very very silly woman.

[gogglestransparent]

Some of the problems in my life I just turn them into life lessons which gives me very original cool life quotes then I'm not sad about what happened anymore then told my life quotes to my mother and she told me that it's power

So like I talk to myself out loud like a crazy person, then get gratitude out of nowhere then learn and grow

[slightlygloomy]

As a mentally strong person, I can confirm these as true. Another sign is if you are able to control others telepathically.

[advzia]

As a mentally strong person I can confirm that this is true. I embrace the attack and mix it up into my daily life. I'm fine...

[socheata]

Yeah, Thank you so much. It helped me and with my anxiety and accidents around my life and also I apologize I’m late!

[Lizard_Ri]

I had depression and a lot of pressure problems which made me to cry automatically every time something happen, even the smallest thing. Mostly i dont even feel anything about the occasion but im still bursting, and everyone thinks im sad about that pen i lost, that's annoying as heck

[fat]

Proud when you came here because u feel that you are now mentally strong already... God bless!

[MayaMachina-ns]

In 2017, I experience my mom go into psychosis and for 5 years, I've been codependant: frequently responding in annoyed tone around mom and having relied a lot on her to a point that situations without her make me feel inept. It's only in this year (especially right now), that I have begun to find the strength to do what is needed for my mental health and move out from the person that's the root cause much of my anxiety and stress.

Thank you, Psych2Go, for making this video and I hope the rest of you found this video as uplifting as I did! <3

[nickmarch]

Counselling, therapy sessions, medications, reading self help books, listening to motivational videos of specially abled persons, calisthenics, Gym workout, learning violin & guitar, writing blogs etc have helped me becoming #beingstrong

[stayhappylittlemermaid]

I think you know when it's really over. Even though there's a small part of you hoping he'll come back. Not because you want to be with him, just so you know if you're worth another shot, while a big part of you knows he isn't.