Do you crumble under pressure, or do you see
yourself as mentally tough?
Can you maintain focus and persistence in pursuit
of your goals? Do you come through adverse events more clear and
resilient? Psychologists report
that each of us can gain from improving our mental strength, regardless of
where we are on the coping spectrum.
HERE ARE 6 PROVEN PRACTICES FOR EACH OF US
BE INTENTIONAL
Hold an unwavering belief in yourself, your unique
assets, and your ability to accomplish goals. Strong intention keeps you
focused on the task at hand, and buffers emotional and physical setbacks.
Intention is marked by an insatiable drive
to succeed.
PRACTICE CONSISTENT SELF-CARE
Mental resilience and high function are contingent
on, not separate from, our physical and emotional well-being. Respect the
harmony of interconnections with healthy nutrition, sleep,
and exercise. Daily meditation can equip you with emotional relief and
stability, a form of balance that enables wearing life like a loose garment.
THINK LIKE AN OPTIMIST
Analyze your beliefs around failure. Accept that failure is temporary, inevitable, and changeable. Thomas Edison found hundreds of ways NOT to invent a light bulb, until he
found one way that worked. What if everything has value?
AVOID CATASTROPHIC THINKING
Eliminate the words “never” and ”always” from your
vocabulary. Avoid general, stereotypical, or demeaning statements and
opinions of others. Practice curiosity, instead of judgement. Look
for a positive spin to assign to life’s
uncertainties and disappointments.
PRACTICE GRATITUDE AND GENEROSITY
When you expand your understanding of others, and
put teeth into the practice of compassion, your own mental health is
enhanced. Focus is sharpened while depression and aggression are kept at bay.
BE AUTHENTIC
Above all else, know who you are, and stand in your
truth. Living any form of a lie saps strength and clarity. Know and respect your
limits.
6 Tips That Increase Mental Strength
Personal Training Malta
Darryl Poulton at Fitness & Weight Management+
Mob: 7985 8289 / Email: info@fitnessmgt.com / Website: www.fitnessmgt.com
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