13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do

By Amy Morin

1. Replace self-pity with gratitude
2. 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
3. Are always ready to embrace change
4. Don't get distracted by things they can't control
5. Always wanting to please others doesn't work, and being ready to sometimes displease makes you stronger
6. Are not afraid of taking calculated risks
7. Coming to terms with the past makes you stronger, but it takes concrete steps to do so
8. Avoid repeating the same mistakes, and this requires self-discipline
9. Don't envy other people's success but rather seek to collaborate with them
10. Don't give up easily, and they are self-compassionate about failure
11. Are comfortable being alone and use meditation to become more resilient
12. Many people have an entitlement mentality, but strong people concentrate on giving rather than taking
13. Recognize that achievements take time and that progress isn't always immediately apparent

TODO

1. Refrain from feeling sorry for yourself
2. Never give your power away to others
3. Embrace change
4. Avoid fretting about things you can't control
5. Stop worrying about pleasing everyone
6. Never be afraid of taking risks, but be clever about which risks you take
7. Resist the urge to dwell on the past
8. Make sure to never make the same mistake twice
9. Never be resentful of other people's success
10. Keep at it and never give up after an initial failure
11. Face your fears of being alone and overcome them
12. Be on your guard for feelings of entilement
13. Never expect immediate results and be patient

Actionable advice

• Monitor how you're behaving
• Pay close attention to your feelings
• Examine your thoughts

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