“Your mental wellbeing should be one of the most important cares in your life.”
-Germany Kent
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
It’s Friday, we made it! Reread the quote above....
Question: What are you doing to improve your mental wellbeing? Think about that for a moment....
Similar to ones physical health, to improve and strengthen ones mental health takes intentional effort and consistent practice.
On a scale of one to 10, how would you rate your mental strength?
mental strength : from verywellmind.com
-The ability to cope with negative emotions in a healthy way.
-Understanding your emotions.
-Knowing when to engage with your emotions and when to take a step back.
Navigating the COVID19 pandemic has added additional stress and complications to every human. It is easy to fall into some habits that are not serving you well in the grand scheme of things. The article below was an excellent reminder of things to avoid as we focus on strengthening our mental muscles:
10 Things Mentally Strong People Give Up to Gain Inner Peace
by Amy Morin, inc.com
1. Engaging with toxic people: The people you surround yourself with affect the way you think, feel, and behave. Mentally strong people don't waste their energy trying to change toxic people. They establish healthy emotional and physical boundaries.
2. Excessive self-blame: Thinking everything is 100 percent your fault will affect the way you see yourself and the world around you. You can't always prevent bad things from happening. Mentally strong people take appropriate accountability. They recognize they're responsible for their choices, but they also acknowledge factors beyond their control--like the state of the economy, the weather, and other people's choices.
3. Chasing happiness: Momentary pleasure is much different than long-term satisfaction. Mentally strong people are willing to put in the hard work it takes to gain contentment. They refuse to give in to instant gratification or temporary indulgences. They look for ways to build a brighter future by creating long-term goals.
4. Staying comfortable: Avoiding discomfort always backfires in the end. Mentally strong people face their fears, venture into unknown areas, and test their limits. They know that being uncomfortable is tolerable and allowing themselves to experience discomfort is the key to living a better life.
5. The victim mentality: If you blame all of your problems on external circumstances you'll never take responsibility for your life. Mentally strong people acknowledge their choices, even in the face of tragic circumstances. They focus on the things they can control, and they refuse to waste their time hosting pity parties.
6. Trying to impress people: Depending on admiration from others gives others power over you. Mentally strong people are comfortable in their own skin. They don't waste their time worrying about whether other people approve of their choices. Instead, they focus on living according to their values.
7. The pursuit of perfection: Striving for excellence is healthy. But insisting on perfection is an uphill battle. You'll never feel good enough if you set the bar impossibly high. Mentally strong people accept that they're going to fail and make mistakes. They are able to acknowledge their flaws and weaknesses.
8. Grudges: Clinging to anger and hatred only reduces your life. Mentally strong people let go of grudges so they can focus their energy on more worthwhile causes. That doesn't mean they allow themselves to be abused by people, however. It just means they don't allow pent-up resentment to overtake their lives.
9. The quest for material things: Expecting material possessions to satisfy your needs will leave you sorely disappointed. Mentally strong people aren't necessarily minimalists, however. They can enjoy nice things. But they don't expect their material possessions to give them joy and contentment.
10. Complete self-reliance: Thinking you can do everything on your own is about acting tough not being strong. There will be times when asking for help is important. Mentally strong people aren't afraid to admit when they need help. Whether they rely on a higher power, ask for professional help, or lean on a friend during a time in need, they gain strength from others. Knowing they don't have to have all the answers gives them a renewed sense of inner peace.
Everyday is an opportunity to build more mental muscle. Consistency over time builds mental strength.
Of the 10 items above, what are the top two you could work on to strengthen your mental muscle?
"Mental Strength will be the biggest key to success in post COVID19 outbreak era.
-Abhishek Ratna
What are you willing to do? Your choice... Free yourself this Friday..!
Don’t miss your opportunity! Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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References:
10 Things Mentally Strong People Give Up to Gain Inner Peace
10 Signs You’re a Mentally Strong person
The Difference Between Mental Strength and Mental Health
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