The Distinctive Traits of Mentally Resilient Individuals
The human species is diverse and can be categorized in numerous ways. One such categorization is based on mental strength. We all know people who are mentally strong, and those who are not. But have you ever contemplated the actual disparities between these two groups? The differences are tangible and significant.
Before you can start to plan your success goals, there are many things that you need to understand before you can be sure that the goals you set are really the ones you want.
One of those things is to determine if there are any Limiting Beliefs that can stop you from actually achieving those goals.
I have a self-study Limiting Belief Program that you can go through to determine what your Limiting Beliefs are and how you can remove them.
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Start your journey on your path to success by identifying and removing your Limiting Beliefs so that you make the journey a lot easier.
Mentally resilient individuals consistently exhibit certain behaviours that their less resilient counterparts often fail to demonstrate. This article will explore these behaviours and offer insights into how you can cultivate mental resilience.
Key Behaviours Exhibited by Mentally Resilient Individuals
- Initiation: Mentally resilient individuals excel at initiating tasks. They are assertive starters. Conversely, mentally fragile individuals often excel at planning but falter when it comes to taking the first step towards action.
- Completion: Initiating a task is only part of the challenge. Mentally resilient individuals are also adept at seeing tasks through to completion. If you find yourself consistently giving up before completing significant tasks, it could be an indication that you need to build mental resilience.
- Tackling Difficult Tasks: Success often requires undertaking challenging tasks. These tasks might necessitate multiple attempts, acquiring new knowledge, or stepping outside one’s comfort zone. Mentally fragile individuals often shirk from such tasks.
- Embracing Change: Mentally resilient individuals leverage change for growth and progress. In contrast, mentally fragile individuals either resist change or are paralyzed by it.
- Risk-Taking: Mentally resilient individuals are adept at striking a balance between taking calculated risks and avoiding reckless behaviour. Mentally fragile individuals, on the other hand, either succumb to impulsive tendencies and risk excessively or are overly cautious.
- Celebrating Others’ Success: Mentally resilient individuals are comfortable with, or even celebrate, the success of others. Conversely, mentally fragile individuals often harbour resentment or jealousy towards successful individuals.
- Perseverance: Mentally resilient individuals persist until they achieve their goals. Mentally fragile individuals, however, often give up too quickly and easily to achieve substantial success.
- Assertiveness: Mentally resilient individuals have the ability to assertively decline requests that divert them from their goals. They can say “no” without remorse or regret.
- Delayed Gratification: The most successful individuals can delay gratification for extended periods. The inability to delay gratification is a significant weakness. If you need immediate rewards, you may struggle to accomplish significant goals.
Mentally resilient individuals are more effective at overcoming obstacles, staying focused on their goals, and leveraging change to their advantage. They accomplish more and are generally more successful. In essence, they are willing to do what mentally fragile individuals are not.
Examine the list above and assess your mental resilience. You can develop mental toughness, and as your resilience improves, so will your life outcomes.
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To your success.
Michael
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