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I think that life is about growth. You continue to grow and progress, hopefully. ”
We did everything we could to save my legs, and it just came to a point where if we didn't amputate my legs, I wouldn't survive. In that situation, you kind of go into survival mode, and you find strength. ”
That's the problem with bacterial meningitis: it progresses really fast. You think you have the flu, and they say within 15 hours it's severely deadly - for sure within the first 24 hours - but even the first 15 hours. ”
Whether you're working on becoming a more patient parent or you're striving to become an elite athlete, building mental strength will help you reach your goals. ”
Recognizing and replacing the unhealthy thoughts, behaviors, and feelings that may be sabotaging your best efforts is the key to building mental strength. ”
Mental strength requires a three-pronged approach - managing our thoughts, regulating our emotions, and behaving productively despite our circumstances. While all three areas can be a struggle, it's often our thoughts that make it most difficult to be mentally strong. ”
When it comes to physical strength, someone may have a stronger upper body than lower body, or a stronger right arm compared to the left arm. Similarly, we're likely to excel in some areas of mental strength while struggling with others. ”
Sleep deprivation robs you of mental strength and impairs your ability to deal with stressful events. ”
Empowering yourself is an essential component to building mental strength and creating the kind of life you want to live. ”
Building mental strength is the key to reaching our full potential in life. ”