This book is a quick read. I found it extremely helpful guide for me during these stressful times. It exposed a few of my hidden mental flaws. I read the out outline below every day so to help keep me weeding out my poor behavior. I hope this is helpful for others.
Morin, Amy. 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do: Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success Kindle Edition
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My unpolished outline:____________________________________________________________________________
What is mental health:
- Thoughts—Identifying irrational thoughts and replacing them with more realistic thoughts.
- Behaviors—Behaving in a positive manner despite the circumstances.
- Emotions—Controlling your emotions so your emotions do not control you.
- By frequently exerting you positive/rational will over negative thoughts/behavior/emotions the more positive/rational your thoughts/behavior/emotions will become.
Signs of mental strength:
- Do not act like a drill sergeant but more like a friend/parent/companion.
- Do not ignore emotions but understands emotions.
- Do not treat the body like a machine but treats it like a loved-3-year-old child.
- Does not mean your self-reliant or self-sufficient but rather competent enough to ask/accept help.
- Is not being love and light but rational and realistic.
- Is not focused on being happy but strives towards full potential.
- Knows that happiness is what you give to others and contentment is what you give to yourself.
Benefits of Mental Strength:
- Resilience to Stress
- Improved Life Satisfaction
- Enhanced Performance