Think about the strongest people you know. Against all odds, they focused on getting up and getting better. They did not stay down; they crawled, persevered and made it from the valley to the peak. Despite the hand they were dealt, they expressed gratitude for what they have rather than focusing on what they lacked. They learned from their hardships and pain as they journeyed from struggle to success.
Contrarily, we’ve all seen people succumb to their environment. They feel sorry for themselves, considering their situation to be worse than others’. They spend time and mental energy stressing about things they can’t control. They’re resistant to change, often believing that nothing will improve their situation. As a result, they often stay exactly where they are.
The tenacious individuals who succeeded all had one thing in common: an insatiable desire to build their mental muscle. They were determined to reach their greatest potential despite the challenges that life threw at them.
We all know it’s much easier to feel mentally strong when life is going well. But sooner or later, you’ll reach a point when you need all the mental strength you can muster. A health crisis, a financial problem or relationship troubles are just a few of the challenges you’re likely to face.
Your mind can be your best asset or biggest weakness. If you don’t train it well, your negative thoughts will become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Your mind can be your best asset or biggest weakness. If you don’t train it well, your negative thoughts will become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
This is why you need a strong mental muscle.
Picture someone you consider mentally strong. Do you see yourself in the mirror? What does he or she look like?
Whether you’re leading a company or just wanting to be a better parent, building mental muscle will help you reach your goals. When you’re mentally strong, you become the best possible version of yourself, which leads to optimal wellness and the best, happiest and healthiest version of you.
Building mental strength is the key to greater life satisfaction, enhanced performance and increased resilience. It’s about creating the kind of life you want and being bold enough to live according to your values.
Becoming mentally stronger won’t guarantee success, but it will help you learn from your mistakes and rebound from failure. The more mental muscle you build, the easier life’s inevitable challenges become.
We all have a choice; we can choose to be better than we were yesterday, even when it’s uncomfortable, or even painful. Take the first step, and then another. Eventually, your mind will begin to strengthen and see the difficult choices as opportunities for growth. Which will you choose?
Let’s choose mental toughness and build our mental muscle. Together, we can do it!
Karol Brandt is an executive host with Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, as well as co-author of the Amazon best-seller “The Struggle is Real: Finally Break the Dieting Cycle, Transform Your Mind and Body, and Evolve into The Person You Have Always Wanted to Be” and the “30-Day Evolve Challenge Journal.” Contact Brandt by email at karol.brandt@scarletpearlcasino.com, Facebook/ The Struggle Is Real or Instagram at karolbrandtnola.
