Being mentally strong means having self-control, patience, and emotional intelligence. Is your mind as tough as you think it is?
Give your honest answers to a few simple questions, and we'll tell you how strong your mental game is!
Questions Overview
- 48 hours or more
- 24-48 hours
- Less than 24 hours
- I'm not sure
- Yes, it always makes me feel sick.
- Sometimes, but not always.
- Not really.
- Yeah.
- Sometimes, but not always.
- Nope.
- Super well. In fact, I work better under pressure.
- Fine. I don't love it, but I can handle it.
- Badly. It makes me nervous and I don't function as well.
- Praise
- Rewards, like trophies or prizes
- A sense of satisfaction and achievement
- Threats or consequences
- ... Okay! Done. Next question.
- No thanks, I don't have time for that.
- 10+ hours
- 5-10 hours
- Less than 5 hours
- I could be there forever, probably. Where do I sign up?
- A few months, maybe.
- A few weeks.
- I'd tap out after a few days, honestly.
- All the time. If I want something, why shouldn't I have it?
- Sometimes, if I want the thing bad enough.
- Rarely or never. I think hard about whether or not I need things.
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Building a Stronger Mind
What is a strong mind?
That depends on who you ask! But for many people, including many psychologists, a strong mind is one that’s focused, aware, and resilient. It can absorb and understand problems without panicking or shutting down, and it bounces back from setbacks without too much delay.
A strong mind isn’t a hardened, isolated, or stoic one. People with strong minds still embrace their emotions, but they also recognize that emotions don’t always equal reality, and they can take a step back and consider the bigger picture.
What are the traits of a strong mind?
- Motivation
- Focus
- Resilience
- Confidence
- Empathy
- Sensitivity
- Learning
- Passion
How do you get a stronger mind?
1. Experience: This is the most effective way to build mental strength, and it mostly happens passively. The more you experience, the more you learn about the world and yourself. When you go through something tough, you get a grasp of what it’s like and how you respond to that situation, and you can start thinking about how to handle it in the future. It might be tough, but you start to understand what it takes to pull through, and you’ll naturally have an easier time of it later.
2. Practice: Getting a stronger mind isn’t just a passive process, though. It also takes active practice. Think of areas you struggle with, then put yourself in the position to practice those struggles. For example, if you’re easily distracted, you might try to meditate for a while to help your brain build patience and focus. If you tend to fold under pressure, you might set a timer and try to accomplish something within that time limit, like chores. This way, you get that much-needed experience in smaller, less intense doses.
3. Talk to someone: You don’t have to do things alone, and in fact, you probably shouldn’t. Talking to other people about your struggles and experiences helps you get new perspectives and advice from people who have been through things you haven’t. That might mean talking to friends or family, or even talking to a therapist. A mentor of some sort provides support when you feel weak.
Want to learn more?
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