"You're so strong!" is a compliment given mostly when someone is smiling while life is tossing them around like they're bull riding. Mental strength means thriving despite life’s fires (or Mondays).

105 'You Are Stronger Than You Think' Quotes To Inspire You originally appeared on Parade. Some days can really knock us down and keep us there. Life can hit hard sometimes, but it's up to us to get ...

Do you ever catch yourself worrying about what might happen next or replaying an awkward conversation for the 10th time? You're not alone. But you're also not helping yourself. As a therapist for ...

One of my neighbors, Karen Wagner, is an enthusiastic ambassador for well-being and healthy living, with a wide array of interests. She constantly surprises me with her community involvements as part ...

While stress causes some people to crumble, mentally strong people are able to thrive despite added tension. In fact, they view adversity as an opportunity for growth. Whether they're dealing with ...

Recently, upon the recommendation of a friend, I read a book titled 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do by Amy Morin. Predictably, the book offers thirteen suggestions on what not to do if you ...

People with a strong moral compass are honest, respectful, and humble. They find no pleasure in lying to others or being rude to others who disagree with them; rather, they're very dependable people ...

For some people, failure becomes a permanent roadblock between them and success. For the mentally strong, however, setbacks are an opportunity to sharpen skills and become better at what they do.

Self-destructive people do not always wear signs that they’re struggling. But by using your own experience, intuition, and common sense, you can look for significant clues that they are. The challenge ...