How to Build Your Mental Strength

First, realize there’s a difference between acting tough and actually being mentally strong.

Developing mental strength takes practice, and involves overcoming our natural anxieties so we can handle difficult situations. Amy Morin, author of “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do”, says it’s not about making sure you never fail, but telling yourself that you are strong enough to deal with failure when it inevitably happens.

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[pavithren]

Very timely! This reminds me of the quote "do one thing that scares you everyday"

[sourabhs]

1. Deal with anxiety - be mindful of your feelings and deal with false alarms
2. Get uncomfortable - do things that challenge you
3. Train your brain to think differently - ask yourself how could I handle my feelings in a healthy way

[darleneairasantiago]

Someone told me that you don't want to do things because either you are lazy or scared to do it. That made me think and also it gives me motivation to apply for MBA. Now, I am on my last year and will be defending my Thesis.

I realize from this video the importance of taking small steps to achieve bigger things in the long run.

[fleurindigo]

Mental strengh : is failing and keeping your head up. Doing what scares you but closing to be brave.

[zimik]

This is probbaly the most realistic mental strength advice out here in the world. Thank you!

[dhanashreegadhikar]

How do you feel uncomfortable enough just so that you feel you are growing!
That's gold!

[LearnToWin]

I need this type of advice to overcome my anxiety and stressors in my life. Thank you Amy!

[ABHINAVAD]

Highest quality of management videos! True Gold.

[sidboucif]

Well explained, once you start training your mind by facing your fears, you see a different version of yourself and self-confidence start to put pile up.

[sirisaksirisak]

Win our mind, any problems doesn't matter.The key is don't trap to a little success or small failure why because there're much more bigger those waiting forward so do a new challenge every day and think that it's a taste of life. Lesson of life rare to find in the class or text book.Life experience is your true book.Though I lost, but my mind not.

[convergency]

mental muscle! Thank you so much this is very enlightening. I've never thought of mental strength that way.

[Endurance-tqfi]

I owe you big time. Glad i reached out for this. I am someone who is quite active which also introduces burnouts, fluster etc. A nudge is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks again.

[cholenatv]

This is really great Amy and team- thank you. I'm going to look for some small things to challenge myself today!

[charlottewatchorn]

Mentally strong is something I did not know about since recently, yet makes lots of sense!

[MraM]

Thanks Amy for the lessons 😄Am just learning to build my mental strength by creating a system of atomic habits

[Ealdorman_of_Mercia]

I too, frown, when I passionately explain something. But people told me I look angry...

[kerlened.]

Very informative! Challenging myself to step out of my comfort zone!

[leahmoon]

Thank you amy morin for all of your knowledge and guidance. You are so awesome!❤🧠👍

[ursuladomingos]

This video is so good, the kind of content that open up your eyes.

[beyondlimitsbyhimalayansto]

Simply profound ! Thanks for sharing your valuable insights ..