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Mental strength requires practice.
- To build mental strength, much like physical strength, requires consistent exercise. Mentally strong people always have goals set for themselves, and are working toward them.
- They practice gratitude for what they have and self-care. Through spending meaningful time alone, they know who they are and establish healthy boundaries.
- Even when they experience self-doubt, they push themselves through.
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Mentally strong people aren't just born with the mental muscles they need to face their fears, combat self-doubt, and take positive action. They learned the skills that help them manage their thoughts, feelings, and behavior through dedicated practice.
They engage in regular exercises that help them be the strongest versions of themselves. These exercises aren't all that strenuous - but they do require consistency.
Developing bigger mental muscles could help you overcome challenges, bounce back from failure, and step outside your comfort zone - all key components to living your best life. Here are six habits of mentally strong people you should adopt: