Both of these are good examples, but mental toughness isnt just for professional athletes and top executives.
What Is Mental Toughness?
In practice, mental toughness is multifaceted.
Mental toughness is within every persons reach with enough focused effort, he says.
What Makes Somebody Mentally Tough?
Frank says that mental toughness helps with other aspects of mental health as well.
Here are a few things to try if youre trying to boost your mental toughness:
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Learning how to calm yourself down both mentally and physically is important.
Find things to challenge yourself in your daily life, Galasso says.
Take on a tough project at work, go to the gym, or learn something new.
Doing this helps you continue to better understand yourself, and leaves room for growth.
Its also possible to be too tough.
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