Developing Mental Strength

In today's society, we have many factors that drain our energy— and when our energy is drained, our ambitions are often drained along with them.  How we compose ourselves is essential for moving forward. Henry Ford once said, “when everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” This is what gives the situation strength. 

Each trial you face is geared to make you strong - even though you may feel weak or drained. Having mental strength is essential for being an overcomer. So, how do you develop mental strength? Here are a few tips:

Have A Mission Statement

A personal mission statement is a declaration of your purpose and core values. It's not just a statement, but a blueprint of - not only your intentions, but how you plan to accomplish your goals. I believe having a personal mission statement is important; it shows others what you stand for.

Have A Mantra:

The word “mantra” comes from Sanskrit—and glosses itself as a “mental tool” that keeps us motivated and focused, while we deal with life's setbacks - as we strive to achieve our goals. 

One of the most fabulous mantra's I have heard was from the motivational movie Cool Runnings Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme! Get on up, its bobsled time! 

An interesting fact is the term “Cool Runnings” means “peaceful journey”.

Mantras are a good way to manage stress, it offers you a positive outlook, teaches you acceptance, patience, and increases self-awareness.”

Avoid Self-Pity:

Mentally strong do not people feel sorry for their themselves when trials and tribulations come their way. They have the understanding that life is not always fair. However, they are able to navigate through trials by empowering themselves with knowledge and having the emotional maturity to not fall apart.

Empower Yourself: 

Mentally strong people have self-awareness — and work within the scope of their abilities. They remain in control of their actions and emotions at all times. They know that their strength lies in their ability to handle change.

Accept The Challenge:

“If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.” 

Mentally strong people accept challenge and welcome change. 

People's greatest fear is change because change means venturing out into the unknown. What people fail to realize is 'comfort' is really complacency. Challenges in themselves have a way of energizing a mentally strong person because it usually brings out the best in them!

Don't Live To Please Others:

A mentally strong person strives to be kind, and willing to meet the needs of others. Mentally strong people are also good negotiators—spotting a good opportunity when they see it. They are also not afraid to confronting someone — but when they do, they leave that person's dignity intact.

Be A Risk Taker:

A mentally strong person has a natural ability of weighing the risk— to— benefit ratio thoroughly. They are willing to accept all potential disadvantages of their decision after each action they take. 

Leave The Past Behind:

There is strength by acknowledging the past— but only when you've learned from it. A mentally strong person avoids filling their head with past disappointments. They choose to invest their brain energy and time on things that are only productive.

Accept Responsibility:

A mentally strong person accepts all responsibility for each of their actions and has the self-awareness to avoid over-reacting in difficult situations. Those who have the ability to be self-reflective and productive even in times of adversity will achieve success because attitude is the equivalent to altitude!

Be Happy For The Success Of Others:

Mentally strong people have the ability to feel joy and excitement at the success of others; they are not threatened over their success. They will even go the distance to learn from them. A successful person is usually willing to let others know how they achieved it — and a successful person 'in training', is willing to learn from them!

10. Don't Give Up:

“Losers quit when they fail. Winners fail until they succeed.” —  Robert Kiyosaki

Mentally strong people are willing to fail because the learning experience of each failure brings them closer to their desired results.

Require Alone-Time:

Mentally strong people require time alone. People today have lives filled with chaos - and mentally strong people don't want that mental-garbage polluting their aura. This allows them the mental energy to plan, be productive and work towards their goals. 

Work Toward Something:

Life isn't going to hand you the winning lottery ticket. Your lottery willing is in the chances you take and the challenges you are willing to face. Mentally strong people enter the world prepared to work and succeed on their own credentials, in all phases of their journey.

Live For The Journey:

Whether it’s a diet or a workout plan, or starting a business or a family, mentally strong people are in it for the long-haul! They know that all of their efforts lie in what they do while they are on their journey. They celebrate each milestone, increase in joy, and accept all setbacks every step of the way. They are fully aware that all good things come in good time. 

I hope you found these tips for developing mental strength helpful.

Maria