Mentally strong people are emotionally intelligent and able to manage their own emotions as well as those of others. They are also confident, able to say no when needed, and able to neutralize difficult people through rational understanding. Additionally, mentally strong people embrace change and failure as opportunities for growth rather than dwelling on mistakes. They do not compare themselves to others and celebrate the success of others. Finally, mentally strong people exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and maintain a positive outlook.

1. 11 habits of
mentally
strong
people
Based on Dr Travis
Bradberry's article
https://goo.gl/PPHu3c

2. 1. They’re
emotionally
intelligent
EI = the ability to
identify and
manage your
own emotions
and the emotions
of others.

3. 2. They’rE
confident
“Whether you think you can, or
think you can’t—you’re right.”
Henry Ford

4. 3. They say
They say no with confidence to honour their existing commitments.
They say no to themselves and delay gratification.

5. 4. They neutralise
difficult people
By keeping their
feelings in check,
remaining rational
and understanding
their perspective.

6. 5. They
embrace
change
Only when you embrace change can you
find the good in it - recognize and benefit
from the opportunities that emerge.

7. 6. They embrace
failure
“If you don't make mistakes, you're not
working on hard enough problems.
And that's a big mistake.”
F. Wikzek

8. 7. Yet they don’t
dwell on mistakes
They distance themselves from
their mistakes, but they do so
without forgetting them.

9. 8. They don’t compare
themselves to others
They don’t pass judgment on others because they know that
everyone has something to offer.
Instead they celebrate the success of others so everyone benefits.

10. 9. They exercise
People who exercise twice a week feel
more socially, intellectually, and
athletically competent.

11. 10. They get
enough
sleep
To ensure self-control, focus and memory.

12. 11. They’re relentlessly
positive
Instead of trying to start a revolution overnight, they focus their
energy on directing the two things that are completely within their
power—their attention and their effort.