Blog 1: The Mental Matchup

Mental strength, also known as psychological resilience, is the ability to cope with stress and adversity. It can be developed over time through practice and can help individuals navigate difficult situations. However, this is easier said than done. To conquer your mind, you must first be able to acknowledge and accept the stressors in your life. Look into the mirror and recognize your current situation, how you want to get out of it, and what your goals are to do so. As you dive into your mental strength and the capabilities you believe you are bound to, you must allow the calloused mind to take over. The calloused mind is a practice that helps you double down when the temptation to quit is the strongest. When individuals tend to quit and abandon their goals, they are thinking about how much they want to stop. Instead, they should soak in all the pain they have endured and accept the obstacles they have faced as a building block to strengthen their mind. The mind is the most powerful resource that we have available and that is why I find it fascinating. Being able to handle stress and difficult situations as well as having greater flexibility in thinking and problem-solving will give you the upper hand in almost any situation life throws at you. 

Questions:

1) Where does the Calloused mind come from? 

2) What personal experiences do you have with handling adversity? 

3) How do emotions play a role in affecting your mindset?

4) How does one’s mindset affect their mental strength? 

5) How does an individual’s social support play a role in their mental strength? 

6) How does someone use mental strength to achieve their goals? 

7) What are common misconceptions about mental strength?

8) In what ways does physical strength relate to mental strength? 

9) What are ways you able to test your mental strength?