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Mentally
strong people have healthy habits. They manage their emotions, thoughts,
and behaviors in ways that set them up for success in life. Check out
these things that mentally strong people don’t do so that you too can
become more mentally strong.
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1. They Don’t Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves
Mentally strong people don’t sit around feeling sorry about their
circumstances or how others have treated them. Instead, they take
responsibility for their role in life and understand that life isn’t
always easy or fair.
2. They Don’t Give Away Their Power
They don’t allow others to control them, and they don’t give someone
else power over them. They don’t say things like, “My boss makes me feel
bad,” because they understand that they are in control over their own
emotions and they have a choice in how they respond.
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3. They Don’t Shy Away from Change
Mentally strong people don’t try to avoid change. Instead, they welcome
positive change and are willing to be flexible. They understand that
change is inevitable and believe in their abilities to adapt.
4. They Don’t Waste Energy on Things They Can’t Control
You won’t hear a mentally strong person complaining over lost luggage or
traffic jams. Instead, they focus on what they can control in their
lives. They recognize that sometimes, the only thing they can control is
their attitude.
5. They Don’t Worry About Pleasing Everyone
Mentally strong people recognize that they don’t need to please everyone
all the time. They’re not afraid to say no or speak up when necessary.
They strive to be kind and fair, but can handle other people being upset
if they didn’t make them happy.
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6. They Don’t Fear Taking Calculated Risks
They don’t take reckless or foolish risks, but don’t mind taking
calculated risks. Mentally strong people spend time weighing the risks
and benefits before making a big decision, and they’re fully informed of
the potential downsides before they take action.
7. They Don’t Dwell on the Past
Mentally strong people don’t waste time dwelling on the past and wishing
things could be different. They acknowledge their past and can say what
they’ve learned from it. However, they don’t constantly relive bad
experiences or fantasize about the glory days. Instead, they live for
the present and plan for the future.
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8. They Don’t Make the Same Mistakes Over and Over
They accept responsibility for their behavior and learn from their past
mistakes. As a result, they don’t keep repeating those mistakes over and
over. Instead, they move on and make better decisions in the future.
9. They Don’t Resent Other People’s Success
Mentally strong people can appreciate and celebrate other people’s
success in life. They don’t grow jealous or feel cheated when others
surpass them. Instead, they recognize that success comes with hard work,
and they are willing to work hard for their own chance at success.
10. They Don’t Give Up After the First Failure
They don’t view failure as a reason to give up. Instead, they use
failure as an opportunity to grow and improve. They are willing to keep
trying until they get it right.
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11. They Don’t Fear Alone Time
Mentally strong people can tolerate being alone and they don’t fear
silence. They aren’t afraid to be alone with their thoughts and they can
use downtime to be productive. They enjoy their own company and aren’t
dependent on others for companionship and entertainment all the time but
instead can be happy alone.
12. They Don’t Feel the World Owes Them Anything
They don’t feel entitled to things in life. They weren’t born with a
mentality that others would take care of them or that the world must
give them something. Instead, they look for opportunities based on their
own merits.
13. They Don’t Expect Immediate Results
Whether they are working on improving their health or getting a new
business off the ground, mentally strong people don’t expect immediate
results. Instead, they apply their skills and time to the best of their
ability and understand that real change takes time.
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