100 — 5 Mental Strength Exercises to Do Today to Grow Mentally Stronger (Without Even Getting Off the Couch)
Mental strength is built with exercise, the same way physical strength is built. However, mental strength exercises don’t have to be painful or complicated to be effective.
There are many small things you can do every day to grow mentally stronger. Sometimes, slight shifts in the way you think, manage your emotions, or take action can make a huge difference to your mindset. Here are five simple but effective ways you can start building mental strength today. And you can do all these exercises right now without even getting off the couch!
Key Takeaways:
- Mental strength can be developed through straightforward, non-physical exercises.
- Naming emotions can reduce their intensity and provide clarity.
- Evaluating whether an emotion is a ‘friend or enemy’ can guide appropriate responses and decisions.
- Gratitude has significant psychological benefits and can be practiced through simple reflections.
- Self-compassion, through kind letters to oneself, promotes overall well-being.
- Planning enjoyable activities in advance can positively impact one’s mood and outlook.
Quotes:
- “Mental strength exercises don’t have to be painful. In fact, they often involve a simple shift in the way you’re thinking or a little change to your behavior.”
- “Research shows that if you just put a name to your feeling, it takes a lot of the sting out of it.”
- “Planning something fun is really good for your mental health. It gives you something to look forward to, and it boosts your mood.”
- “When you work on mental strength exercises, and you practice them every day, you will literally train your brain to think differently.”
Timestamp | Summary |
0:00:28 | Announcement of book giveaway |
0:02:08 | Five mental strength exercises that can be done from the couch |
0:04:26 | Exercise 1: Name your current feeling |
0:05:24 | Exercise 2: Determine if the feeling is a friend or enemy |
0:07:26 | Exercise 3: Identify three things you’re grateful for |
0:08:52 | Exercise 4: Write yourself a kind letter |
0:11:11 | Exercise 5: Plan something fun for the week |
0:12:41 | The benefits of mental strength exercises |
0:13:06 | More strategies available in the “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do Workbook” |
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