13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do: Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success
Mental strength isn't often reflected in what you do. It's usually seen in what you don't do. Developing mental strength is a "three pronged approach." It's about controlling your: thoughts behaviors emotions 1. They don’t waste time feeling sorry for themselves Feeling sorry for yourself is self destructive, indulging in self-pity hinders living a full life. It wastes time, creates negative emotions, and hurts your relationships. The key is to affirm the good in the world, and you will begin to appreciate what you have. The goal is to swap self pity with gratitude. 2. They don’t give away their power. People give away their power when they lack physical and emotional boundaries. You need to stand up for yourself and draw the line when necessary. If other people are in control of your actions, they define your success and self-worth. It's important that you keep track of your goals and work toward them. 3. They do not shy away from cha