"You're so strong!" is a compliment given mostly when someone is smiling while life is tossing them around like they're bull riding. Mental strength means thriving despite life’s fires (or Mondays).

Do you ever catch yourself worrying about what might happen next or replaying an awkward conversation for the 10th time? You're not alone. But you're also not helping yourself. As a therapist for ...

When imagining a narcissist’s ideal romantic partner, many picture someone passive, easily manipulated, and desperate for approval. This common assumption makes intuitive sense – wouldn’t someone ...

Feeling mentally strong isn't about never facing challenges or setbacks; it's about how you handle them. Whether you've just been through a storm or you're on top of your game, mental strength is a ...

While stress causes some people to crumble, mentally strong people are able to thrive despite added tension. In fact, they view adversity as an opportunity for growth. Whether they're dealing with ...

For some people, failure becomes a permanent roadblock between them and success. For the mentally strong, however, setbacks are an opportunity to sharpen skills and become better at what they do.

Life has a way of throwing some real curveballs that you really aren't expecting. From having to juggle an overflow of responsibilities and tasks to a setback that means things have to be put on the ...

Being mentally tough can be difficult with all that's going on in the world. People who are the toughest mentally have a kind of resilience and an unwavering persistence that allows them to get ...