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It's funny, there are so many women who are former executives and have taken all that stress and anxiety and transferred it onto their kids. ”
This business - the auditions, the anxiety - it's all so, aaah, crazy! But I can always call my mom in Cuba to be reminded of what real life is. ”
I don't have emotional needs, only physical ones. ”
I am an American, steeped in American values. But I know on an emotional level what it means to be of the Chinese culture. ”
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. ”
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. ”