Learn some tricks to developing mental toughness in a lasting way so you can bravely face your fears and live your best life.
Some of us in life feel that we need to become tougher. Maybe we feel like we’ve been passed over for things, like work promotions. Or we are fed up with being treated a certain way.
In general, there’s a lot to be said for the benefits of developing mental strength.
While physical strength gets a lot of attention, your mental fitness can help you handle the rigors of life.
With this in mind, I’m here to help share – in simple and actionable terms – how to develop mental toughness – so you can avoid a mental breakdown.
As you might know, I am a bestselling author of the resiliency psychology filled book called Bounce Back.
Plus I founded the groundbreaking video course called The Anxiety Cure.
I love to share strategies to improve mental toughness so you can live life at your peak potential.
If you want to be mentally strong in the midst of challenging times…explore this list of tips!
A lot of people think about developing mental toughness in roundabout ways.
The reality is…
If you want to get over a fear of something, or you want to improve your mindset, the best thing you can do is to face your fears head-on by pursuing adventurous hobbies. Then you must learn how to reduce your reasons for being fearful of these adventures, by exploring safe ways to enjoy them.
For example…
Part of developing mental toughness is being smart about staying safe – so you have less to fear! So you must focus on safety first in all your daring adventures.
If we want to develop a sense of mental toughness, we can benefit from visualizing ourselves not being scared of something. This is a great way for us to practice staring down our fears.
There is an excellent audiobook online that delves into the power of visualization and why it is so effective.
The simple answer is…
Your brain is not able to tell the difference between what is real and what is imagined.
A very good example…
Hence, visualization is a critical tool for developing mental toughness. The more you visualize staring down your fears, the more you will be ready to face them. Plus, more importantly, you will master control over your internal responses.
If you are looking to develop toughness in the traditional sense, you must remember not to multitask.
In fact, a big reason we feel anxious in the modern world…
If you want to develop mental toughness, you’ve got to focus on one thing at a time. And you’ve got to practice the art of being present.
As a result, we can gain a better understanding. This can reduce any sense of fearfulness.
As you improve your mental toughness, you’ve got to celebrate your small victories.
The common misconceptions about getting strong in a physical sense?
But if you are trying to get over a fear of heights, climbing to the highest spot may seem like a “kill or cure” approach. However, it’s about looking at your fears …and breaking them down into chunks.
You are not just changing how you view yourself in the process, you’re also making changes deep within your nervous system.
It’s not just about developing mental toughness in the traditional sense. We have to remember that making deep connections within us is critical to how we engage in life.
Mental toughness is the sign that you have great control over who you are, not just in mind, but in soul as well.
Explore my bestselling resiliency psychology filled book: The Bounce Back Book.
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