While reflecting on past relationships and learning from them can be helpful, February isn't the best time to try and gain insight. — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
Many of life's problems and sorrows are inevitable, but feeling sorry for yourself is a choice. — Amy Morin Choice Copy Share Image
Being ill-prepared and unequipped to deal with life's inevitable challenges leaves us vulnerable to the dangerous effects of stress. — Amy Morin Being Copy Share Image
Choosing to avoid uncomfortable feelings offers immediate short-term relief, but avoidance can lead to long-term consequences. — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
Mentally strong people don't shy away from change - nor do they expect immediate results. — Amy Morin Change Copy Share Image
After a hard day, choosing to do something to help you feel better - as opposed to staying in a bad mood… — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
Mental health is a continuum, and people may fall anywhere on the spectrum. — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
Empowering yourself is an essential component to building mental strength and creating the kind of life you want to live. — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
Whether you aim to lose 20 pounds or you want to launch your own business, mental strength is the key to long-term… — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
Most people fill their schedules with work, and leisure only happens when there's time left over. But it's impossible to live a… — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
Whether you want to exercise more often, or you're hoping to become debt-free, real change happens in stages. Slow and steady progress… — Amy Morin Change Copy Share Image
A lot of problems stem from a desire to avoid discomfort. For example, people who fear failure often avoid new challenges in… — Amy Morin Anxiety Copy Share Image
While ignoring your bad habits may help you feel good initially, that avoidance will eventually catch up to you. When you don't… — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
Although circumstances may change in the blink of an eye, people change at a slower pace. Even motivated people who welcome change… — Amy Morin Blink of an eye Copy Share Image
Acting tough is all about developing an attitude and a persona that says, 'Look at how great I am.' But often, that… — Amy Morin Acting Copy Share Image
Whether you're working on becoming a more patient parent or you're striving to become an elite athlete, building mental strength will help… — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
Impulse decisions can often be our downfall when it comes to sticking to good habits. Do something to buy yourself some time… — Amy Morin Effort Copy Share Image
“We live in a world where rights and privileges frequently get confused. Often, people think they have a “right to be happy”… — Amy Morin Rights Copy Share Image
Sometimes we see things as being black or white. Perhaps you have two categories of coworkers in your mind - the good… — Amy Morin Black or white Copy Share Image
Time and energy are finite. You only have so many hours in a day and so many days of your life. The… — Amy Morin Day Copy Share Image
“Almost every situation has a silver lining. Ask any kid what the best part about having divorced parents is and most of… — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
Engaging in good habits 90 percent of the time, while indulging in bad habits 10 percent of time, places you at risk… — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
“Refusing to dwell on the past doesn’t mean you pretend the past didn’t happen. In fact, it often means embracing and accepting… — Amy Morin Dwell on the past Copy Share Image
Somewhere along the line, positive thinking seems to have been confused with magical thinking. There's a notion that if you think positively… — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
“Simply reminding yourself that you have a choice in everything you do, think, and feel can be very freeing” — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
Acknowledging the unproductive thoughts and ineffective behavior that you've tried to ignore can be uncomfortable. But, stepping out of your comfort zone… — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
The greatest things in life tend to happen outside our comfort zones, and doubting your ability to step outside of your comfort… — Amy Morin Comfort Copy Share Image
If you quit every time you face a new challenge, giving up can change how you view yourself. You may begin to… — Amy Morin Change Copy Share Image
It can be easy to get swept up into catastrophizing the situation once your thoughts become negative. When you begin predicting doom… — Amy Morin Doom and gloom Copy Share Image
Proactively working to develop mental strength increases your resilience to stress and reduces the toll it takes on you both physically and… — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
When self-doubt creeps in, don't ignore it - address it. Respond to harsh self-criticism with something more compassionate. Talk to yourself like… — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
Although most of us don't spend time thinking about our thoughts, increasing your awareness of your thinking habits proves useful in building… — Amy Morin Awareness Copy Share Image
Achieving a balance between career and children doesn't necessarily mean the time is split evenly. Successful parents understand there will be times… — Amy Morin Attention Copy Share Image
Resilient people aren't afraid to admit they have weaknesses. Whether an effective leader acknowledges problems within an organization, or an individual recognizes… — Amy Morin Failure Copy Share Image
There will always be obstacles and challenges that stand in your way. Building mental strength will help you develop resilience to those… — Amy Morin Challenges Copy Share Image
Most of us are never educated about feelings. Instead, we're expected to learn socially acceptable ways to deal with feelings by watching… — Amy Morin Feelings Copy Share Image
Pick friends who make poor choices, and you could get dragged down fast. But, if you choose friends who inspire and challenge… — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
Rather than make excuses for their failures, resilient people learn from each mistake. They identify skills, ideas, and life lessons that can… — Amy Morin Excuses Copy Share Image
When it comes to physical strength, someone may have a stronger upper body than lower body, or a stronger right arm compared… — Amy Morin Body Copy Share Image
Your thoughts greatly influence how you feel and behave. In fact, your inner monologue has a tendency to become a self-fulfilling prophecy. — Amy Morin Copy Share Image
