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
    @pavithren3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gamingmalaysian9991

    @gamingmalaysian9991

    2 жыл бұрын

    I scares for bat animal

  • @sourabhs14
    @sourabhs142 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @fleurindigo5830
    @fleurindigo58303 жыл бұрын

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

  • @wendyshoowaiching4161

    @wendyshoowaiching4161

    10 ай бұрын

    Mental Strength is achieving financial security at difficult times and securing your entire family sustainability. Its difficult for many people. Also achieving goals you set up to do and getting the help you need to accomplished despite many rejections and disappointment to keep going on till you succeed. Example one thing I learned. I was put to jail by naughty teens reported me for harrassing them when I requested them to stop playing loud noisy basketball games in my quiet residential area in front of my house. When everyone (several hundred of them) in jail have resigned to their faith from intimidation threats not to speak out or request any aid. I keep on followng up persistently and asked for aid to video judge conferencing every week once, till he gave me a fix date to court and despite the high bail & threats to shut up, I succeeded to daringly ask the judge to release me with the excuse my younger brother (low mentality) is missing, living alone vulnerable in the house and I have to find him outside, to be released. I successfully being release when all majorities are not doing anything, still sitting in there. Also, one last time, my father (kidney failure & dementia) was dead by neglect of dialysis when polis caused me jail 3 months without any crime committed and I was not allowed to contact any family members without money. Yet! Outside people thought I was a shame to be jailed, criticised me, laughed at me but I stand up straight mentally because, there I know many outsiders are not my friend but look down on me and my brother, thinking we are poor and being marginizein society because I am single, not married, poor woman. There are many anonymity, I wish to stay private matters to myself and and my younger brother, let them think what they like.

  • @darleneairasantiago3160
    @darleneairasantiago31603 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ochiojie

    @ochiojie

    Жыл бұрын

    You made this comment 2 years ago. Congratulations on your graduation I'm sure you went on to do many amazing things !

  • @zimik832
    @zimik8323 ай бұрын

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

  • @dhanashreegadhikar8281
    @dhanashreegadhikar82812 жыл бұрын

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

  • @JF238xCreatingABetterFuture
    @JF238xCreatingABetterFuture Жыл бұрын

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

  • @cholenatv4297
    @cholenatv42973 жыл бұрын

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

  • @leahmoon270
    @leahmoon2703 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MraM23
    @MraM233 ай бұрын

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

  • @sidboucif9546
    @sidboucif95462 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Ealdorman_of_Mercia
    @Ealdorman_of_Mercia3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BrentnHendry
    @BrentnHendry2 ай бұрын

    Lovely tips and advice. Thanks

  • @ABHINAV15AD
    @ABHINAV15AD2 жыл бұрын

    Highest quality of management videos! True Gold.

  • @convergency1068
    @convergency10682 жыл бұрын

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

  • @charlottewatchorn6590
    @charlottewatchorn65902 жыл бұрын

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

  • @beyondlimitsbyhimalayansto7590
    @beyondlimitsbyhimalayansto75903 жыл бұрын

    Simply profound ! Thanks for sharing your valuable insights ..

  • @user-sg9ow5te5p
    @user-sg9ow5te5p3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for posting

  • @Endurance-tq7fi
    @Endurance-tq7fi Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @hardcore988
    @hardcore9882 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for this.

  • @flourishwithMJ
    @flourishwithMJ Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @taraa9087
    @taraa90872 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. That was helpful.

  • @JesperAndersen
    @JesperAndersen Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video - thank you!

  • @kerlened.9115
    @kerlened.91152 жыл бұрын

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

  • @alexandraterekhova4149
    @alexandraterekhova41493 жыл бұрын

    wow! this video is incredible!!!

  • @satyajitsahoo5588
    @satyajitsahoo55883 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @emersonfnogueira
    @emersonfnogueira3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @arnozachary9551
    @arnozachary95513 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video!

  • @piotrkulas574
    @piotrkulas5743 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, very informative video.

  • @nafisa_fun
    @nafisa_fun2 жыл бұрын

    What an insight. Amazing.

  • @sirisaksirisak6981
    @sirisaksirisak69812 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @curiouslymavismade
    @curiouslymavismade3 жыл бұрын

    Very true.

  • @dddeepasmr2701
    @dddeepasmr27012 жыл бұрын

    Awesome...made me feel better ☺️❤️

  • @kierenkane7516
    @kierenkane75163 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant stuff.

  • @joshYy117
    @joshYy117 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, this is indeed proper philosophy!

  • @seetakesharwani6486
    @seetakesharwani64862 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely thing she said

  • @shameemahamed4400
    @shameemahamed44003 жыл бұрын

    1st viewer of this nice and helpful video..

  • @bookreview1014
    @bookreview10143 жыл бұрын

    VERY INFORMATIVE.

  • @mustakes
    @mustakes Жыл бұрын

    Awesome 👏

  • @investorsingh6734
    @investorsingh6734 Жыл бұрын

    How to be mental strong, Mental Toughness - Not acting mentally strong, Develop strength by overcoming anxiety, Get uncomfortable - Lift heaviers, get out of your comfort zone, Slowley Steadily, Keep practicing it untill it gets easy, Brain wants you to stay in your comfort zone -Train your brain to think different, - There is always room for imporovement - Build more mental muscle - thoughts prespective = mental muscle,

  • @ursuladomingos9657
    @ursuladomingos96573 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kendally8130
    @kendally81302 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @vishnubansal
    @vishnubansal2 жыл бұрын

    I am preparing for GMAT and I am scared of all of it but I will challenge myself to cross 700 mark

  • @ashishirabatti4970
    @ashishirabatti49702 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic

  • @jayasankaran2678
    @jayasankaran26782 жыл бұрын

    wow,amazing job,it really made me out of my depression:)

  • @sheerluck2646
    @sheerluck2646 Жыл бұрын

    The best thing about this video is it’s free.

  • @sendyardi5190
    @sendyardi5190 Жыл бұрын

    Amy Morin explains in a KZread video that mental strength is not something people possess in a fixed amount but a continuum that can be improved with the right mindset, exercises, and lifestyle choices. People should recognize the difference between mental strength and acting tough; the former is about being realistic, while the latter is about putting up a façade. Anxiety can hinder people from taking risks, but they must recognize the false alarms that their brains create and manage their fear. To build mental strength, individuals should challenge themselves in a moderate pace until their brains see them as more capable and competent. Finally, people must stop thinking of themselves as fragile and remind themselves that they can handle negative outcomes.

  • @Talkinglife
    @Talkinglife3 жыл бұрын

    Habits That Will Help You Build Mental Strength The Importance of a Fit Mind. ... Focus on One Thing at a Time. ... Set Aside Time to Move Your Body. ... Give Yourself a Daily “Mindfulness Break” ... Carve Out “Self-Care” Time. ... Set Limits and Stick With Them. ... Don't Be Afraid to Reach Out for Help.

  • @vasiwasi4899
    @vasiwasi48993 жыл бұрын

    i like it that you're outside

  • @hotmilkritata
    @hotmilkritata3 жыл бұрын

    I am challenging myself nowadays: can I stay home all day. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

  • @mottoexquisito4416
    @mottoexquisito44162 жыл бұрын

    the constant noise in the background.. is it really necessary, or part of the mental strengthening exercise ?

  • @quadrupleem
    @quadrupleem3 жыл бұрын

    1:49 mom's spaghetti

  • @chandrasekharkadali4546

    @chandrasekharkadali4546

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, You're saying very well #shrisha #shrishafoundation #shrishafoundationtelugu

  • @yasminkouzegari688
    @yasminkouzegari6883 жыл бұрын

    Think about the most embarrassing situation. Think anout that.+ make little challenge for yourself to come out of your comfort zone.

  • @mariajosedesantosperez4439
    @mariajosedesantosperez4439 Жыл бұрын

    How can I get counselling from you?

  • @syntholshoulders1842
    @syntholshoulders18428 ай бұрын

    Extreme sports

  • @AndresGonzalez-qn2kv
    @AndresGonzalez-qn2kv3 жыл бұрын

    1:09

  • @doc_itz_here_baby2043
    @doc_itz_here_baby20433 жыл бұрын

    Mrbeast is the definition of mental strength

  • @MrMosoani
    @MrMosoani2 жыл бұрын

    I'm here because I have presentation later and trying to prepare 7hrs ahead of time. yes terrifying.

  • @sanjeevsingh401
    @sanjeevsingh4013 жыл бұрын

    Nice 👍

  • @parthapratimchattaraj3470
    @parthapratimchattaraj3470 Жыл бұрын

    Mark Twain once said, “Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.”

  • @TheAmbitious97
    @TheAmbitious972 жыл бұрын

    Why the unnecessary background noise??

  • @aseemsameer7281
    @aseemsameer72812 жыл бұрын

    You're missing the point of utmost importance. Self-awareness and self-evaluation. People who have that, clearly don't call themselves as 'my brain', because if they look in the mirror, they don't see a brain, they see their own faces, either scared, over-conscious or too self-aware. Here is a trick. Live in the moment when it is your forte. Let your logic handle your emotions. But when anxiety kicks in, stop, get a hold of yourself and bring yourself back on the path to your FINAL goal. Understand the bigger picture of your job (No), company (No), Life (Yes).

  • @zes3813
    @zes38133 ай бұрын

    not, no anxietyx etc, nothing help or natural or keepxsax about itx etc

  • @lindahebb4832
    @lindahebb4832 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting

  • @shubhambhagwat8194
    @shubhambhagwat81942 жыл бұрын

    Thank you