MENTAL STRENGTH
Mental strength is not what most people think.
Say the words "mental strength" and many people might picture someone with gritted teeth and a clenched fist aggressively powering there way through a challenging situation, perhaps on a sports field or when being confronted by a threat or a difficult situation. Yes this could be an accurate image of someone displaying mental strength.
However truly effective mental strength is not usually built on gritted teeth, a clenched fist or aggression. Effective mental strength can involve intensity, but at its centre it should be calm and centred.
Effective and sustainable mental strength should be built on the following elements:
- self-knowledge
- belief in yourself or in something bigger than you
- acceptance of yourself and of what is out of your control
- mental skills around confidence and calmness which could be innate or could be taught
Your level of mental strength is not set in stone. Mental strength can be learned and can be developed.