Mentally strong people have a resilient mindset which leads them to put their foot down with others in a wide variety of situations. In order to maintain healthy boundaries and ensure their own needs ...

"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).

It's inevitable that a person's life journey includes tough times, yet the way they handle those struggles says a lot about the kind of person they are. Some people turn inward when they're faced with ...

People with strong personalities don’t just command attention—they shift the entire dynamic of a conversation. They don’t dominate through volume or intimidation but with sharp confidence, unshakable ...

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 ...

Once upon a time, a psychotherapist explained 13 key truths about mentally strong people, most of which also translate into big advantages in life. For example, she wrote: They don’t give away their ...

Do you smile every time you hear a specific song, or light up when you see a certain old friend? Those are both what I like to call happiness sparks. We need them now more than ever to thrive despite ...

Emotionally strong people manage the stresses of daily life more effectively and recover more quickly from challenges and crises when they arise. Since emotional strength refers to a person’s internal ...

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 ...

One of my neighbors, Karen Wagner, is an enthusiastic ambassador for well-being and healthy living, with a wide array of interests. She constantly surprises me with her community involvements as part ...

Emotionally strong people manage the stresses of daily life more effectively and recover more quickly from challenges and crises when they arise. Since emotional strength refers to a person’s internal ...