#305: The 13 Things Mentally Strong People DON’T Do, With Amy Morin Psychotherapist & Best Selling Author

Resilience

Amy Morin shares her personal journey of overcoming significant life challenges to build resilience. She recounts the loss of her mother and first husband, which left her grappling with PTSD and a sense of helplessness 1. Despite these hardships, Amy emphasizes the importance of pushing oneself beyond comfort zones to foster mental strength. She explains, "Sometimes we're like, I'm tired today, so I'm going to not go to the gym and take care of myself. Like, no, no, no. That's like self-sabotage, not self-care" 2. Her story illustrates how embracing physical challenges, like achieving six-pack abs in 30 days, can serve as a tangible way to strengthen mental resilience 3.

   

Tools

The workbook created by Amy Morin offers practical tools for building mental strength, emphasizing self-awareness and proactive change. It includes exercises, checklists, and reflection questions designed to help individuals identify and overcome counterproductive habits 4. Amy highlights the interactive nature of the workbook, which features quizzes and exercises to engage users actively in their mental strength journey. She notes, "I really wanted people to feel like they were getting that value," ensuring the workbook stands alone even for those who haven't read her first book 5. This resource aims to empower individuals to recognize and alter negative patterns, fostering a more resilient mindset.