Strength
Mental strength means many things to many people. It could be staying calm with the kids for a mother who is now embracing the task of homeschooling their children, keeping your business thriving in the economic crisis that the virus has caused the small business owner or pushing through to the end of a shift for the healthcare workers that are on the front lines.
Strength is the state of being strong, having mental power, force. Having strength is empowering and exhibiting self-control. Without resistance there is no need for strength so when we are using our mental strength then we are up against some resistance or obstacle. Most people avoid resistance and obstacles and therefore give up their power and control. The virus has created many unforeseen obstacles. Now more than ever we must pivot and grow our mental strength.
Being mentally tough is not the same as strength. Toughness is a burden to perform or accomplish something difficult. Think of when you have a callous on your hand. At first it is rough and toughens up. It eventually thickens and then you lose all feeling in the callous. Then the callous becomes painful. When you toughen up with people, you exercise a roughness that leads to insensitivity and then pain.
It is common to confuse toughness with strength. Sometimes these terms are even intermingled and misused but keep in mind that when toughness is exercised, pain follows and when strength is exercised, power follows. Mental strength is the ability to overcome mental resistance and consciously cause goals to be achieved.
In these difficult times, it is very important to maintain mental strength and a serving heart. Toughness is never a good thing and it is especially toxic in a time this.
Our mental strength will get us through this time of obstacles, pivoting, reinventing ourselves. It will lead us to success. What are you doing to strengthen your mind? It is the time to invest in yourself and your mental strength. Join our online Mastermind, Think and Grow Rich Through the 7 Levels of Character and the Biblical Companion is available for free for those interested in adding this valuable component. The program is about growing rich in every area of your life, not just finances.
You control your destiny!
Tina Rains, RN
Professional Coach
Consultant
Keynote Speaker
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