"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).

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 ...

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 ...

Is self-compassion more important than self-esteem? Studies suggest that it is. Growing up, I learned that self-esteem was critical, but the idea of self-compassion was less focused upon. Do they mean ...

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 ...

In a world filled with constant challenges and uncertainties, mental strength isn't a passive trait; it's an actively cultivated skill. While many factors contribute to resilience, the language we use ...

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 ...

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 ...