13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
By Amy Morin
- Replace self-pity with gratitude
- Hold onto their power and forgive others
- Waiting to forgive people until they say they're sorry gives them control over not just your life, but perhaps your death
- Are always ready to embrace change
- Don't get distracted by things they can't control
- Always wanting to please others doesn't work, and being ready to sometimes displease makes you stronger
- Are not afraid of taking calculated risks
- Coming to terms with the past makes you stronger, but it takes concrete steps to do so
- Avoid repeating the same mistakes, and this requires self-discipline
- Don't envy other people's success but rather seek to collaborate with them
- Don't give up easily, and they are self-compassionate about failure
- Are comfortable being alone and use meditation to become more resilient
- Many people have an entitlement mentality, but strong people concentrate on giving rather than taking
- Recognize that achievements take time and that progress isn't always immediately apparent
TODO
- Refrain from feeling sorry for yourself
- Never give your power away to others
- Embrace change
- Avoid fretting about things you can't control
- Stop worrying about pleasing everyone
- Never be afraid of taking risks, but be clever about which risks you take
- Resist the urge to dwell on the past
- Make sure to never make the same mistake twice
- Never be resentful of other people's success
- Keep at it and never give up after an initial failure
- Face your fears of being alone and overcome them
- Be on your guard for feelings of entilement
- Never expect immediate results and be patient
Actionable advice
- Monitor how you're behaving
- Pay close attention to your feelings
- Examine your thoughts