When it comes to handling difficult yet inevitable life situations, those who are emotionally strong have a vastly different approach to them than those who tend to be overly sensitive. Because of ...

"You're so strong!" is a compliment given mostly when someone is smiling while life is tossing them around like they're bull riding. Mental strength means thriving despite life’s fires (or Mondays).

Mentally strong people have a resilient mindset which leads them to put their foot down with others in a wide variety of situations. In order to maintain healthy boundaries and ensure their own needs ...

For the last three decades, I've been asking and answering questions about mental strength. What is mental strength, exactly? What makes some people mentally stronger than others? What does mental ...

Do you ever catch yourself worrying about what might happen next or replaying an awkward conversation for the 10th time? You're not alone. But you're also not helping yourself. As a therapist for ...

Do you smile every time you hear a specific song, or light up when you see a certain old friend? Those are both what I like to call happiness sparks. We need them now more than ever to thrive despite ...

People with strong personalities don’t just command attention—they shift the entire dynamic of a conversation. They don’t dominate through volume or intimidation but with sharp confidence, unshakable ...

Once upon a time, a psychotherapist explained 13 key truths about mentally strong people, most of which also translate into big advantages in life. For example, she wrote: They don’t give away their ...

While stress causes some people to crumble, mentally strong people are able to thrive despite added tension. In fact, they view adversity as an opportunity for growth. Whether they're dealing with ...

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, and bestselling author. She says mentally strong people have seven habits that anyone can use to level up their career. Morin says when ...

People aren't born with physical strength and no one is blessed with incredible mental strength at birth, either. Mental strength is developed over time by individuals who choose to make personal ...