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Amy Morin: Build Mental Strength to Overcome Any Obstacle | E276

Mar 8, 2024

Amy Morin, a psychotherapist and bestselling author, discusses tools for mental strength such as countering negative self-talk, embracing change, and focusing on the positive. She also covers managing anxiety, navigating past traumas, and advice for introverted entrepreneurs. The episode explores her personal journey from tragedy to mental strength advocacy and emphasizes the benefits of solitude and embracing growth through authentic connections.

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Amy Morin

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Quick takeaways

Manage negative self-talk and embrace change for mental strength.

Challenge memory accuracy to gain balanced perspectives and promote growth.

Shift focus from complaining to gratitude and proactive responses for well-being.

Deep dives

Recognizing False Alarms of Anxiety

Anxiety is a natural response to danger, but distinguishing between true alarms and false alarms is crucial. False alarms of anxiety may trigger overreaction to common situations like public speaking or minor stresses. By acknowledging these false alarms, individuals can evaluate whether the perceived threat is legitimate. Strategies such as self-reflection and reframing the situation can help in managing false alarms and avoiding unnecessary anxiety.

Introduction

3min

Exploring Mental Strength and Overcoming Personal Challenges

3min

From Personal Tragedy to Mental Strength Advocacy

14min

Embracing Responsibility and Overcoming Self-Pity

8min

Empowering Language and Mental Strength

6min

Gaining Perspective on Life's Challenges and Managing Anxiety

3min

Navigating Emotional Challenges and Memories

8min

Honoring a Loved One Through Adventure and Celebration

5min

Embracing Growth and Authentic Connections

11min

10.

Building Mental Strength and Transitioning to Entrepreneurship

3min

11.

Stepping out of Your Comfort Zone

6min

12.

Unlocking Mental Strength and Sharing Life Lessons

3min

Losing her mother and husband fueled Amy Morin’s quest for understanding mental strength. On one of her darkest days, she published an article titled "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do." Read by 50 million people, the piece catapulted her into ‘self-help guru’ status. Now, she trains people to build their mental strength. In today’s episode, Hala and Amy discuss tools and strategies for maintaining mental strength.

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, popular keynote speaker and international bestselling author of "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do." Inspired by her viral article of the same title, the book has been translated into more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, has been viewed more than 23 million times.

In this episode, Hala and Amy will discuss:

- Mental health vs. mental strength

- Tools to counter negative self-talk

- How to embrace change in a healthy way

- The dangers of complaining

- How to focus on the positive

- How to deal with anxiety-inducing situations

- How to navigate the past in a healthy way

- How to manage expectations

- The benefits of solitude

- Advice for introverted entrepreneurs

- And other topics…

Amy Morin is dubbed "the self-help guru of the moment" by The Guardian. She is a psychotherapist, popular keynote speaker, and international bestselling author. In 2013, she wrote a viral article, "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," picked up by websites like Forbes, Business Insider, and Psychology Today. Her debut book of the same title is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller.

In 2015, she delivered one of the most popular TEDx talks of all time, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, which has now been viewed more than 23 million times. She’s a contributor to Inc., Forbes, and Psychology Today, reaching more than two million readers each month.

Resources Mentioned:

Amy’s Website: http://www.amymorinlcsw.com

Amy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymorinlcsw

Amy’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyMorinLCSW

Amy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymorinauthor

Amy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMorinAuthor

Amy’s Podcast: https://amymorinlcsw.com/mentally-strong-people-podcast/

Amy’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFbv757kup4&vl=en

Amy’s Book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do (2014):

https://www.amazon.com/Things-Mentally-Strong-People-Dont/dp/

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