How to Be
Strong
Mentally - Physically - Spiritually
No one is
immune to adversity, but some people seem to be better able to cope with and
recover from even the most strenuous conditions.
Some
people falter and spiral towards self-destruction. While others survive and even thrive once the storm
has passed.
To develop your own mental, physical, or spiritual
strength, follow these suggestions.
·
Being Mentally Strong:
1. Remember
that you are in control.
Strength implies having power and being able to affect
one's own life, while weakness implies being powerless and helpless. Whatever
your circumstances, there are things you can control, and things you can't. The
key is to focus on the things you can control. Focus your energy on what you
can do to make situation better
2. Choose
your attitude.
Even though we encounter situations in which we really
are helpless to enact change, we still can control our attitude towards life.
Choose one attitude in any given set of circumstances
Regardless of what is happening, be positive. If somebody is making your life miserable, don't let
them crush your spirit. Continue to be proud, have hope, and remember that
attitude is something that no one can take away from you. Try not to let a crisis or hardship in one area of
your life spill over into other areas of your life. Resilient people do not let negative events follow a
domino effect through their lives.
3. Rediscover
your zest for life.
Emotionally strong
people view every day as a gif .They try to structure
them so that the gift is taken advantage of fully.
Find that inner child. Your
ability to be mentally and emotionally strong depends on it. Find out what
motivates you.
4. Have
faith in yourself.
Don't listen to the
naysayers. There will always be people who doubt you, for whatever reason.
Don't let them take hope away from you just because they've lost theirs.
Think about the times
that you've succeeded. Use them as motivation in your journey. There will come a time
when you doubt yourself because you tried and failed. Instead of giving up and
getting down on yourself, Try again.
5. Be
willing to learn and change.
Being strong-minded
doesn’t mean never changing your mind about anything. Our understanding of things
changes over time, so do your best to not get stuck in the past. Educate yourself and
update your knowledge by doing activities.
6. Pick
your battles wisely.
Does every little
thing that exasperates you need to? Try whittling your life down to a few core
values that mean the world to you, and don't worry about anything else. Practice
letting go of unnecessary worries and distractions, so you can focus on more
important things. Sometimes
it's letting go makes one strong.
7. Reach
out to the people who mean the most to you.
Spend time with
friends and family, along with others who are supportive and positive. If no
one is available, make new friends. Studies and science both point to social
wellbeing as an important factor in emotional and physical health. Overcome shyness and
Act like an extrovert. Be mindful of whom you
choose to associate with.
8. Strike
a balance between work and play, rest and activity.
Getting a good balance
between work and play, rest and activity, will allow you to appreciate each
mode for what it's worth.
9. Be
thankful for what you have.
Life is tough, but if
you look closely enough, you'll find an infinite number of things to be
grateful for. The
joy you derive from the world around you is the fuel that'll push you through
the hardest of times, so pay attention to what you have and enjoy it for what
it's worth.
10. Don't
take things so seriously.
Life is a tragedy when
seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot. The wonder, the limitless possibilities,
the absurdity of it all — it's enough to make you laugh at how strangely lucky
you are.
11. Remember
that nothing is permanent.
If you’re in the
middle of a period of grief or pain that you can’t control, stand aside and let
the moment happen. If you are going through a prolonged period of difficulty,
remind yourself that this, too, shall pass. Discomfort, failure, and uncertainty are
okay, important, and useful for growth.
·
Being Physically Strong
One of the biggest
hurdles we face in growing physically stronger is putting nutritious,
energizing food in our bodies' day in and day out. Add variety to your
diet. Take pleasure in eating. Enjoying it for what it is will make you a
better-rounded individual and help you stay fitter.
2. Exercise.
Getting strong is
about working with your entire body to burn fat, build muscle, and develop
endurance.
3. Start
working with weights.
Building muscle will
help you stay strong, but getting there is the tough part. For more complete
strength, focus on your entire body.
4. Get enough sleep.
In order to rebuild
muscle, reduce stress, and stay balanced emotionally, the human body needs
anywhere from 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night for most adults.
5. Steer
clear of so-called vices like cigarettes, excessive alcohol, and other drugs.
Everyone understands
that they are a recipe for poor health.
·
Being Spiritually Strong
1. Connect
to a force that is greater than you.
Explore your beliefs,
as well as those of others, and settle into a framework which you believe.
Know that spirituality
is all and only about you and your beliefs.
2. Always
question and never stop learning.
The spiritually strong
person asks questions about sacred texts, scrutinizes behavior, and is
constantly looking for answers both inside and outside the framework of their
faith.
3. Never
impinge on someone else's spirituality.
Balance your own faith
with your duty to your common man in as unobtrusive a way as possible.
4. Identify
blessings in your life.
Most religions and
spiritual orders believe in the idea of a blessing, which is help or approval
from God or the universe. Try this helpful exercise for one week to hone your
perception of just how many blessings you have.
5. Help
spread love, wherever you are.
Spiritual strength
ultimately is a form of faith that the universe is a mystery but that love
between humans is self-evident. Be an agent of change and a force for
good by spreading love.
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