204 — 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do in Today’s World
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Apr 18, 2025
Explore how modern life reshapes mental strength strategies. Discover the need for digital boundaries in a smartphone-dominated world. Learn why embracing solitude and practicing gratitude can counteract pressures from instant gratification. Find out how technology can aid personal growth without fostering feelings of inadequacy. The conversation highlights core principles of resilience while adapting to contemporary challenges.
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Mental Strength Principles Endure
Mental strength principles remain the same despite major changes in technology and society.
Strategies must evolve to address smartphones, social media, and pandemic-era challenges.
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Don't Waste Time In Self-Pity
Avoid wasting time feeling sorry for yourself despite social media's highlight reels.
Combat self-pity by taking action to make the world a better place, even if challenges remain unsolvable.
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Regain Control Over Attention
Don't give away your power to others or your devices.
Set digital boundaries like muting notifications or avoiding online arguments to protect your mental energy.
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Much has changed since I wrote my book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do. Smartphones now dominate the world, news spreads over social media, and new conveniences have reshaped how we interact with the world.
While the principles of mental strength remain the same, we need to adjust our strategies to stay mentally strong. Some of the things I share are:
The core principles of mental strength that have remained unchanged.
New strategies we need to create, like setting digital boundaries.
How modern conveniences, like ride sharing and digital payment options, have reshaped our view of risk.
How embracing alone time and practicing gratitude can combat the modern pressures of instant gratification and comparison culture.
How to use technology as a tool for improving habits while not allowing devices to foster feelings of inadequacy or impatience.
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