{"id":854,"date":"2023-06-05T19:57:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T19:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/?p=854"},"modified":"2023-06-05T20:06:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T20:06:08","slug":"techniques-for-building-mental-strength","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/techniques-for-building-mental-strength\/","title":{"rendered":"Techniques for Building Mental Strength"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/art-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-856 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/art-2-291x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"291\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/art-2-291x300.png 291w, http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/art-2-768x793.png 768w, http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/art-2.png 775w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/a>When life knocks you down, are you quick to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and keep moving forward? Or do you tend to break down and spend lots of time wallowing in self-pity and doubt? There are times in our lives when we feel like we can handle anything and then there are days when the smallest setback seems insurmountable. The difference isn\u2019t our circumstances. It\u2019s our mental strength.<\/p>\n<p>As we talked about in our previous article, mental strength is how effectively someone deals with the challenges, pressures and stressors they may face. Some call it grit, others call it resilience or toughness. And fortunately, it\u2019s something that can be worked on and improved with the right techniques. Just as physical strength can be built, mental strength can be also be built with the right habits, consistency, and well, grit. Here are 9 ways to start:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t shy away from change<\/strong> \u2013 as much as many us hate it, change really is the only constant<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t ruminate on the past<\/strong> \u2013 focus on what lies ahead<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus on what you can control<\/strong> \u2013 discerning what you can and can\u2019t control keeps you positive and motivated<\/li>\n<li><strong>Develop a daily routine<\/strong> \u2013 developing consistent habits, no matter how small, can help you make meaningful progress<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take action<\/strong> \u2013 it doesn\u2019t matter how small the steps, action builds confidence and keeps you moving forward<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t focus on your weaknesses<\/strong> \u2013 focusing on your strengths helps you grow much faster than trying to improve your weaknesses<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try to see failure as an opportunity<\/strong> \u2013 failure is inevitable, but it doesn\u2019t have to define you and, with the right mindset, can be a catalyst for growth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t dwell in self-pity<\/strong> \u2013 we all know life can be hard sometimes, but dwelling on our circumstances keeps us from emerging from them and moving forward<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t compare yourself to others<\/strong> \u2013 define your own version of success that has nothing to do with others\u2019 strengths and accomplishments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And here\u2019s one more &#8211; keep your connections strong! No one needs to go it alone. If you feel like you\u2019re struggling with building and maintaining mental strength or you lead a team that could use some help, working with a coach, like <strong>Leah M Joppy and Associates<\/strong>, can be incredibly beneficial. Coaching can help you face your fears head on, increase adaptability, build motivation, establish consistent routines and habits and so much more. Building mental strength is not about beating yourself up when you feel like you\u2019re not as productive as you should be or reaching your goals on your self-imposed timeline. Practicing self-compassion is a crucial component and actually helps us build resilience.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in learning more and get started on a path to change? Call us at 301-670-0051 or email us at <a href=\"mailto:leah@lmja.com\">leah@lmja.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When life knocks you down, are you quick to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and keep moving forward? Or do you tend to break down and spend lots of time wallowing in self-pity and doubt? 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