When we think about self-knowledge and a clear-headed person, we think about autonomy, authenticity and the ability to deal with life's adversities. That is, whether the person is mentally strong or not.
According to psychologist Steven C. Hayes, in an interview with Psychology Today, pointed out that mental strength is seen in different ways. “We often use the term ‘mentally strong’ to talk about people who have accomplished extraordinary feats in the face of great adversity,” he said.
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In other words, people who showed themselves to be “centered” in very difficult or stressful situations. Or even people who are very far from us.
However, the psychologist continued, we hardly use the expression to describe ourselves. “Possibly because we are painfully aware of our own shortcomings or because we don’t consider our achievements to be noteworthy,” he pointed out.
For him, if we know where to look or what to look for in ourselves, we will see that we can also be mentally strong.
4 qualities that make you mentally strong
In the same interview, Steven C. Hayes highlighted four qualities that every mentally strong person possesses. Analyze them and put them in check with your everyday attitudes. So, reflect: are you also not a person who can overcome adversity and come out in one piece?
Open to the universe
Mentally strong people are always open to new possibilities. In other words, they are not limited by what they think they know or what they say. They always try to think for themselves.
Like a bamboo
Mentally strong people are like bamboo: they have the flexibility to bend, but they are still rigid. In short: they adapt to different circumstances, but are still persistent in what they want and what they think.
Does it work? So I want
These are also those people who have a sense of what works for them. So, don't think twice and go straight to this option.
Successful habit
Knowing what works, mentally strong people build habits of success. And, by following it, they can achieve their goals in a concrete way.
Graduated in Social Communication from the Federal University of Goiás. Passionate about digital media, pop culture, technology, politics and psychoanalysis.
