As a psychologist, I hear every day about the emotional problems and challenges people struggle with — from depression and anxiety to relationship issues and low self-esteem.
But contrary to what you might imagine, people who come to therapy aren’t just full of problems. They’re actually overflowing with examples of strength, resilience, and courage as well.
And one surprising thing I’ve noticed over the years about mentally tough people is this:
Mental toughness is often about less, not more.
When we’re faced with a problem, it’s natural to want to do something — to add a solution or find a new coping strategy. However, what you might actually need is less of something you have too much of.