Positive thinking is a valuable tool that can help you overcome obstacles, deal with pain, and reach new goals. The benefits of looking on the bright side have been clearly documented. Research studies have discovered that optimistic people tend to enjoy increased marital satisfaction, better physical health, and higher incomes. Continue reading “Why Thinking Positive Thoughts Won’t Get You What You Want”
Imani was the smallest child in her village.
“Look at tiny Imani!” the other children teased. “She’s no higher than a lion cub’s knee!”
“Careful,” they called to her. “Don’t let the meerkats stomp on your head!”
“Mini Imani, you’ll never accomplish anything!”
Day in and day out, the children teased her, and Imani began to believe them.
Every night Imani’s mama lifted her spirits with stories. This night Mama told her of Olapa, the goddess of the moon who fought a great battle against the god of the sun and triumphed.
“Do you think I could do something great like Olapa?” asked Imani.
Nobody knew how it arrived, or from where, but one morning a little hat shop just appeared, right in the middle of the town square.
“Who needs hats?” said some of the townspeople, while others said, “How rude, turning up just like that!”
They looked at the shop out of the corner of their eyes and kept away, mistrusting anything that might threaten the quiet routine of the town.
I usually spend my time talking about the bad habits that rob you of mental strength. After all, it only takes one bad habit to hold you back from reaching your greatest potential. But in addition to giving up those bad habits, it’s also important to perform exercises that strengthen your mental muscle, because with hard work and dedication, you can train your brain to perform at its peak. Continue reading “18 Things Mentally Strong People Do”
What’s the worst that can happen? It’s probably not as bad as you think. Continue reading “5 Ways Mentally Strong People Conquer Self-Doubt”
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