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SpeakerHey Psych2Goers, what does it mean to be strong?
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SpeakerOftentimes you may associate being strong with being physically strong.
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SpeakerHowever, it's also important to think about strength in terms of mental health.
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SpeakerYou may underestimate what a healthy mindset can do for you.
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SpeakerHere are 10 signs you are mentally stronger than most people.
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SpeakerNumber one, you allow yourself to cry.
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SpeakerDo you sometimes cry to let out your sadness and frustrations?
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SpeakerEverybody cries and despite what some parents tell their kids, you shouldn't always hold back those tears.
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SpeakerPsychologists have found that crying can actually help you relieve tension and stress. They also found it helps relax your muscles.
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SpeakerWithout this emotional release, your body may end up taking on more physiological stress
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Speakerand it may lead to problems such as mental fatigue, higher blood pressure and lapses in memory.
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SpeakerSo next time you feel like crying, go ahead and let it out.
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SpeakerYou'll likely feel better afterwards by relieving that tension.
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SpeakerNumber two, you spend money responsibly.
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SpeakerDo you buy things you don't need? Are you a shopaholic?
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SpeakerImpulse buying, especially in this day and age can be tempting and easy to do.
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SpeakerHaving self restraint and discipline is important as it can help you be aware of the things you really need instead of the things that may only help satisfy an urge.
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SpeakerNumber three, you use your time wisely.
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SpeakerDo you often procrastinate or do you have things scheduled one after the other or have a list of things you have to accomplish by a certain time?
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SpeakerWhile it's good to have a productive mindset, it's also healthy to take a break now and again,
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Speakerpreparing your work may help avoid procrastination or from feeling too overwhelmed.
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SpeakerIt's important for your mental health to have a balance of work and other activities.
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SpeakerNumber four, you're kind to others.
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SpeakerDo you help your neighbors with their groceries or help your friends study with a difficult exam? Are you very empathetic and kind?
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SpeakerA sign of true strength is to practice empathy and compassion, even when things are going wrong,
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Speakerit takes courage and resilience to continually be a positive impact on the world despite all the things going on in the world right now.
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SpeakerNumber five, you practice gratitude.
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SpeakerHave thing's not worked out lately?
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SpeakerMaybe a concert you were really looking forward to was canceled or you didn't get to see your best friend.
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SpeakerWhile you may feel frustrated and be tempted to complain about all the things going wrong, it's also important to practice gratitude for the things you do have.
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SpeakerInstead of focusing on all the bad, appreciating the things you have can go a long way for your mental health.
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SpeakerNumber six, you're open to new ideas.
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SpeakerDo you move on to look for better things, when the situation you're in no longer benefits you?
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SpeakerIt's not always the case that giving up is a sign of weakness.
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SpeakerSometimes it can be healthy to let go of things that are holding you down instead of helping you grow.
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SpeakerA sign of strength is when you can welcome new ideas and adapt to new changes in lifestyle.
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SpeakerNumber seven, you learn from your mistakes.
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SpeakerDo you reflect on your past mistakes and see how you can improve?
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SpeakerIt can be easy to focus on the things that went wrong and fall into a pit of self blame.
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SpeakerA sign of mental strength is therefore the ability to acknowledge your mistakes and find ways to improve and be better.
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SpeakerNumber eight, you don't try to control everything.
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SpeakerDo you constantly have to manage everything or make sure things are in place, out of fear that things will go wrong?
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SpeakerSometimes there are things that are out of our control and holding onto these things instead of letting go may end up hurting you in the long run.
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SpeakerA sign of mental strength therefore is in learning to let go of the uncontrollable things in life.
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SpeakerAccording to psychotherapist, William Berry, the use of control is paradoxical,
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Speakerwe believe taking control will bring us security and happiness yet its overuse causes unhappiness, anxiety, and malaise.
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SpeakerIn the treatment of clients with addiction problems, depression, marital issues, anxiety and anger issues, a common thread is control.
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SpeakerSo perhaps you'll feel a bit happier and mentally stronger once you practice learning to let go of the idea of having complete control.
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SpeakerNumber nine, you're not codependent. Do you overly rely on others for support?
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SpeakerWhen you don't have a strong sense of self, you may end up depending on others for everything,
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Speakerincluding to validate your worth.
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SpeakerIt's crucial that you're able to work on your own problems and overcome obstacles on your own to develop a strong sense of self.
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SpeakerAnd finally number 10, you continue to persist.
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SpeakerDo you give up or keep on going when things start to get difficult?
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SpeakerExperiencing rejections and failures can sometimes lead to defeat.
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SpeakerBut the key is whether you get back up and keep trying or not.
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SpeakerYou may feel frustrated or even upset at times, but a sign of mental strength is your persistence to keep going.
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SpeakerWhen you feel like giving up, take a deep breath and try your best to find that strength inside of you.
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SpeakerCry if you have to. But keep persisting, Psych2goers.
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SpeakerSo do you think you're mentally strong? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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SpeakerIf you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe and share it with others who may find it helpful, too.
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SpeakerAll the references used are added in the description box below.
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SpeakerThanks so much for watching and we'll see you in the next video.