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<\/a><\/p>\nWell, this conversation set the ball rolling in my head as to what actually is mental strength. In the context, we also hear of experts saying, \u201cCricket is 80% mental game<\/em>\u201d, or a doctor commenting, \u201cIt\u2019s the patient\u2019s willpower that may help the most now<\/em>\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n I think, many of us know what it means to be mentally strong and the importance of it, yet in our day to day life we are unable to imbibe the essence of what it takes to be mentally strong. The main reason, of course, being many misconceptions surrounding it.<\/p>\n Amy Morin, a psychotherapist, says that believing these myths can prevent you from developing the mental strength you need to reach your greatest potential. So, let\u2019s take a look at some of the roadblocks and notions associated with this mental game.<\/p>\n A body builder would have used a lot of mental strength to beget great muscular strength but may lack the grit to face other challenges in his life<\/a>, whereas, some people who may not appear physically strong may actually be quite tough in handling and overcoming stressful circumstances as we saw in the above example.<\/p>\n Relating most of the human abilities to IQ is the most clich\u00e9d approach. Statistics have shown that IQ measures fail to account for variance in performance and success<\/a> which further has been directly linked to mental strength. IQ can give an indication of general mental ability but simply having high IQ doesn\u2019t guarantee for psychological well-being and adaptation.<\/p>\n They know it all! They don\u2019t admit failure! It hurts them to ask for help! Well, it\u2019s not that mentally strong have all the answers, they have a purpose for going forward that drives them to look for opportunity within challenges. They not only admit to their failures<\/a> but have learnt the art of handling failures that give\u00a0them the confidence in deciding what they can and can’t do. Asking for help and feedback is again a sign of a secure person who knows his limitations and wants to grow- and that\u2019s what mentally strong do.<\/p>\n Being optimistic is a huge motivator but being positive all the times without weighing the pros and cons of a situation may not sound practical and could prove detrimental. A mentally strong person deals with challenges, one\u2019s expectations, considers what is feasible, what is not, by taking a positive approach that is grounded in reality.<\/p>\n The general notion is that mental strength is innate. Yes, some aspects of it could be genetically determined in the form of personality traits<\/a> and preference to any mental illness like mood disorders. Having said that, the good news is, it can be learnt like any other skill. Training yourself with the right attitude can help you reach the altitude.<\/p>\n Haven\u2019t we heard of these adages, \u2018 Real men don\u2019t cry\u2019, \u2018don\u2019t cry \u2013 be strong\u2019. Is crying too often considered a sign of weakness? There are many who pride themselves in ignoring pain. Are these really the signs of being strong? I am sure most of us would say \u2018NO\u2019. Then what is it? In fact, being aware of your feelings, understanding them and appropriate way of dealing with them is definitely a sign of mental strength. The key being, let your behaviour rule the emotions rather than emotions ruling your behaviour.<\/p>\n In the end, it is for each one of us to see what Mental Strength means to us. It could be a state of mind-character in action or having a great attitude \u2013\u00a0giving your best, regardless of the circumstances.<\/p>\n And more importantly, how we would like to take it forward keeping in mind that sometimes the chains holding us back in life are more mental than physical and the biggest wall you\u2019ve got to climb is the one built in your mind.<\/p>\n Fail, fail, fail again, but you can\u2019t give up. And what takes for that is the MENTAL STRENGTH.<\/p>\n 13 Things Mentally Strong People Do Differently<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n1. Physical toughness is mental toughness<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>2. Higher the IQ, higher the mental strength!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>3. Mentally strong \u2013 the snobs that they are!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4. Mentally strong\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>rose coloured glasses that they wear!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>5. Mentally strong\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>you are born like that!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>6. Hold on! hold on! to feelings a galore\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>and you will be strong!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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