{"id":16439,"date":"2013-12-13T20:12:29","date_gmt":"2013-12-13T20:12:29","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2013-12-14T17:12:31","modified_gmt":"2013-12-14T17:12:31","slug":"Mentally-Strong-People-The-13-Things-They-Avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiancemagazine.com\/?p=16439","title":{"rendered":"Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  1. Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves.<\/strong> You don\u2019t see mentally strong people feeling sorry for their circumstances or dwelling on the way they\u2019ve been mistreated. They have learned to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes, and they have an inherent understanding of the fact that frequently life is not fair. They are able to emerge from trying circumstances with self-awareness and gratitude for the lessons learned. When a situation turns out badly, they respond with phrases such as \u201cOh, well.\u201d Or perhaps simply, \u201cNext!\u201d<\/li>\n
  2. Give Away Their Power.<\/strong> Mentally strong people avoid giving others the power to make them feel inferior or bad. They understand they are in control of their actions and emotions. They know their strength is in their ability to manage the way Shy Away from Change. Mentally strong people embrace change and they welcome challenge. Their biggest \u201cfear,\u201d if they have one, is not of the unknown, but of becoming complacent and stagnant. An environment of change and even uncertainty can energize a mentally strong person and bring out their best.<\/li>\n
  3. Waste Energy on Things They Can\u2019t Control.<\/strong> Mentally strong people don\u2019t complain (much) about bad traffic, lost luggage, or especially about other people, as they recognize that all of these factors are generally beyond their control. In a bad situation, they recognize that the one thing they can always control is their own response and attitude, and they use these attributes well.<\/li>\n
  4. Shy Away from Change.<\/strong> Mentally strong people embrace change and they welcome challenge. Their biggest \u201cfear,\u201d if they have one, is not of the unknown, but of becoming complacent and stagnant. An environment of change and even uncertainty can energize a mentally strong person and bring out their best.<\/li>\n
  5. Worry About Pleasing Others.<\/strong> Know any people pleasers? Or, conversely, people who go out of their way to dis-please others as a way of reinforcing an image of strength? Neither position is a good one. A mentally strong person strives to be kind and fair and to please others where appropriate, but is unafraid to speak up. They are able to withstand the possibility that someone will get upset and will navigate the situation, wherever possible, with grace.<\/li>\n
  6. Fear Taking Calculated Risks.<\/strong> A mentally strong person is willing to take calculated risks. This is a different thing entirely than jumping headlong into foolish risks. But with mental strength, an individual can weigh the risks and benefits thoroughly, and will fully assess the potential downsides and even the worst-case scenarios before they take action.<\/li>\n
  7. Dwell on the Past.<\/strong> There is strength in acknowledging the past and especially in acknowledging the things learned from past experiences\u2014but a mentally strong person is able to avoid miring their mental energy in past disappointments or in fantasies of the \u201cglory days\u201d gone by. They invest the majority of their energy in creating an optimal present and future.<\/li>\n
  8. Make the Same Mistakes Over and Over.<\/strong> We all know the definition of insanity, right? It\u2019s when we take the same actions again and again while hoping for a different and better outcome than we\u2019ve gotten before. A mentally strong person accepts full responsibility for past behavior and is willing to learn from mistakes. Research shows that the ability to be self-reflective in an accurate and productive way is one of the greatest strengths of spectacularly successful executives and entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n
  9. Resent Other People\u2019s Success.<\/strong> It takes strength of character to feel genuine joy and excitement for other people\u2019s success. Mentally strong people have this ability. They don\u2019t become jealous or resentful when others succeed (although they may take close notes on what the individual did well). They are willing to work hard for their own chances at success, without relying on shortcuts.<\/li>\n
  10. Give Up After Failure.<\/strong> Every failure is a chance to improve. Even the greatest entrepreneurs are willing to admit that their early efforts invariably brought many failures. Mentally strong people are willing to fail again and again, if necessary, as long as the learning experience from every \u201cfailure\u201d can bring them closer to their ultimate goals.<\/li>\n
  11. Fear Alone Time.<\/strong> Mentally strong people enjoy and even treasure the time they spend alone. They use their downtime to reflect, to plan, and to be productive. Most importantly, they don\u2019t depend on others to shore up their happiness and moods. They can be happy with others, and they can also be happy alone.<\/li>\n
  12. Feel the World Owes Them Anything.<\/strong> Particularly in the current economy, executives and employees at every level are gaining the realization that the world does not owe them a salary, a benefits package and a comfortable life, regardless of their preparation and schooling. Mentally strong people enter the world prepared to work and succeed on their merits, at every stage of the game.<\/li>\n
  13. Expect Immediate Results.<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s a workout plan, a nutritional regimen, or starting a business, mentally strong people are \u201cin it for the long haul\u201d. They know better than to expect immediate results. They apply their energy and time in measured doses and they celebrate each milestone and increment of success on the way. They have \u201cstaying power.\u201d And they understand that genuine changes take time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    via forbes.com<\/a>
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