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4. Take positive action.
The best way to train your brain to think differently is by changing your behavior. Do hard things--and keep doing them even when you think you can't. You'll prove to yourself that you're stronger than you think.
Establish healthy daily habits as well. Practice gratitude, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and eat a healthy diet so your brain and your body can be at their best.
Seek out people who inspire you to be your best. And create an environment that supports your efforts to build a healthy lifestyle.
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2. Establish healthy ways to deal with uncomfortable emotions.w
Naming your emotions is only part of the battle--you also need skills to regulate your emotions. Think about your current coping skills.
Do you eat when you're nervous? Do you drink to calm down? Do you vent to your friends when you're angry? Do you stay home when you're anxious? Those comm...
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3. Identify and replace unhealthy thought patterns.
The way you think affects how you feel and how you behave. Thinking things like, "I can't stand this," or "I'm such an idiot," robs you of mental strength.
Respond to unproductive and irrational thoughts with something more helpful. So instead of saying, "I'm going to mess this up," remind ...
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Become Your Strongest Self
Just like it takes time and practice to become physically strong, building mental strength takes dedication as well. But building mental muscle is the key to feeling your best and reaching your greatest potential.
Commit to practicing mental strength exercises every day and make each year y...
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5. Give up the bad habits that rob you of mental muscle.
Pay attention to your bad habits that rob you of mental strength (we all have them). Whether you feel sorry for yourself or you resent other people's success, it only takes one or two to keep you stuck in life.
Once you become aware of your bad habits, devote energy into replacing them with...
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1. Practice labeling your emotions.
Putting a name to your feelings decreases their intensity. So whether you're feeling sad, anxious, angry, or scared, acknowledge it--at least to yourself.
Also, pay attention to the way those emotions can affect your choices. When you're feeling anxious you may be less inclined to take risk...
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Here are five things you can start doing now to make yourself mentally stronger this year:
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Create a Healthy Mindset
The conversations you have with yourself have a profound effect on your life. If you want to reach your greatest potential, it's important to build your mental muscle. Exercise your brain every day and over time, you'll train your brain for happiness and success.
Mood Control = Positive Outlook
Emotions are powerful and managing it is tough at times. But by gaining control over them makes you mentally stronger.
You'll gain confidence in your ability to handle discomfort while also knowing that you can make healthy choices that shift your mood.
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