Are you mentally strong?

_Me_ —

Mentally strong people have healthy habits. They manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that set them up for success in life.

1. They Don’t Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves

2. They Don’t Give Away Their Power

3. They Don’t Shy Away from Change

4. They Don’t Waste Energy on Things They Can’t Control

5. They Don’t Worry About Pleasing Everyone

6. They Don’t Fear Taking Calculated Risks

7. They Don’t Dwell on the Past

8. They Don’t Make the Same Mistakes Over and Over

9. They Don’t Resent Other People’s Success

10. They Don’t Give Up After the First Failure

11. They Don’t Fear Alone Time

12. They Don’t Feel the World Owes Them Anything

13. They Don’t Expect Immediate Results

Seraphim — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 - 13:58

Hhmmmm ive never really thought about it but i guess under the above criteria i'd consider myself mentally strong.

I dont know how other people do it but i prioritise not only tasks but emotions too. If that makes sense.

Hummus — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 - 16:27

I don't think I'm mentally strong entirely and I'm not mentally weak either. I tried thinking about the amount of one's I am/not but realised it wasn't working. Sometimes I mix up who I really am for who I wish i was or think that I am. 

TPOS — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 - 17:19

[quote=Hummus]I don't think I'm mentally strong entirely and I'm not mentally weak either. I tried thinking about the amount of one's I am/not but realised it wasn't working. Sometimes I mix up who I really am for who I wish i was or think that I am. [/quote]

Same here. 

Castiel — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 - 23:43

[quote=TPOS][quote=Hummus]I don't think I'm mentally strong entirely and I'm not mentally weak either. I tried thinking about the amount of one's I am/not but realised it wasn't working. Sometimes I mix up who I really am for who I wish i was or think that I am. [/quote]

Same here. [/quote]

I think its something that would come with age and experience.

Seraphim — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 - 16:52

How can weakness be a strength? I dont understand.

Being too uncompromising can cause you to break. Look at the trees and their strong trunks. Yet in the facing the gale they will bend and yeild. 

_Me_ — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 - 23:55

I agree with Castiel. Experience shapes perception, so having a strong mentality takes time.

Worryingly some of those qualities sound slightly egotistical.