Mental Strength: Descending Into The Mind

     In an article published by Highland Springs Specialty Clinic, Dr. Julia Hood Ph.D. explained the importance of a support system and how it can positively benefit your mental health. She noted that a  recent report by the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health suggests that one in six American adults faces mental health problems . Dr. Hood defined a support system as " a network of people that can provide you with practical or emotional support."  Building a support system can help individuals facing mental health issues improve their overall health and reduce stress and anxiety. Social support can come in many forms and can vary in effect from person to person. Healthy distractions, positive influence, and moral upbringing can help assist in the ways to show support to others. These only name a few variables that can influence an individual's support, as many things can alter the change in an individual's backing. The second article I depicted was by Caitlin Ha

       Mental strength is an essential aspect of achieving your goals. This can start with having clear-cut and specific goals made to give you a better idea of what you want to achieve. This will allow you to preserve your energy, giving you a better focus on the steps required to get to where you want to go. Staying motivated and applying self-discipline is another essential way in which mental strength can lead you toward the right path of success. Keep reminding yourself of why you want to achieve your goals and what it means to you can help push you to continue moving forward. Even when times are dark, do what you need to do, even when you don't feel like it is what it will take to get to your goals. This is what it means to use your mental strength to achieve your goals. As you divide and conquer moments that challenge you, focusing on the moment will give you the upper hand when times come to test your willingness to stretch and change. Responding positively to any sort of c

       When you’re faced with a big decision, do you go with your gut feeling, or do you thoroughly think out the right action to take? The emotions you feel have a big role in your decision-making processing, furthermore, have a significant impact on your mindset. Our emotions are interconnected with our thoughts, beliefs, and actions, and can shape how we perceive and interact with the world around us. As emotions dip into our perception, how we interpret meanings in certain events can alter any situation. For example, if you were feeling sad, you may interpret a situation more negatively than if you were feeling happy. As we give in to our emotions, our attention tends to slip, losing focus on the goal that is at hand. It can be challenging to concentrate on tasks and stay present at the moment. This can be a huge contributor to what can distract a person’s mindset. As emotions change our moods, they also alter our behaviors. They can influence an individual to act impulsively, not

Lowinger, Dr Jodie. “How Your Mindset Affects Outcomes.” Mind Strength , Mind Strength, 16 Aug. 2021, https://drjodie.com.au/blog/how-your-mindset-affects-outcomes.      In summary, mindset plays a crucial role in shaping our actions, reactions, and problem-solving skills. It is formed by our thoughts, experiences, and values and can be changed through mindfulness and self-awareness. Different types of mindsets include growth vs. fixed mindset, optimistic vs. pessimistic, and risk-taker vs. risk averse. Adopting a growth mindset can help us learn better and approach tasks with more perseverance in the face of failures and setbacks. Mindfulness is a useful tool for gaining awareness of our thoughts and controlling them to create a positive mindset.   “Changing One Bad Habit Has Domino Effect.” News Center , 5 June 2012, https://news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2012/06/05/domino_effect/.      A new study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that changing one bad habit can have a domino ef

       One's mindset can have a significant impact on their mental strength. Individuals can be present with either a fixed or a growth mindset. People with fixed mindsets believe their qualities, abilities, and intelligence are predetermined and cannot be changed. On the other hand, people with a growth mindset believe that they can improve and develop their qualities and abilities through effort and persistence. People with a growth mindset tend to be more resilient and better equipped to deal with challenges and setbacks. This determines the differences between individuals motivated to be better and those who are content where they are. Positive and negative mindsets also differentiate those in situations that test the mind. Individuals with a positive mindset will focus on the good in situations and are more optimistic about the future. They are likely to see challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. Overall, a person with a mindset that is positive and willing to gr

     When I recollect mental adversity challenges that I have faced, the most notable and recent confrontation I have experienced is running a marathon. Mental adversity refers to the difficulties and challenges that individuals face in relation to their mental health and well-being. While running a marathon, you learn to run the race in your mind, battling only yourself to get to the finish line. There are a few key tips that I can suggest that will help you in achieving any goal you have set that will battle your inner mind.      Starting with your language and visualization, your inner voice determines how you approach something. What we tell ourselves while walking up to the plate, either boosts or demoralizes your confidence. The sight of success will help pull you towards your goal, telling your body to get that action done in result so your mind can experience the glory. Following that, Setting and following small goals will help you find the positives in hard things. When I ran