5 New Year's Resolutions That Will Help You Build Mental Strength In 2020
Amy Morin, Contributor to
Forbes
Mental strength trainer and international bestselling mental strength author
Losing weight, going to the gym, and getting healthy are among the most popular New Year's resolutions. But, the sad reality is, most people will fail to meet their goals. Research indicates only 8% of people make their New Year’s resolutions stick.
The biggest reason people fall short of their goals is because they’re focusing on the wrong things. Your body won’t do what your mind won’t make it. So rather than focus on building physical strength, commit to building mental strength.
Developing mental muscle is the key to self-discipline, delayed gratification, grit, and perseverance. So, whether your goal is to save more money or you hope to make 2020 the year you face your fears, becoming mentally stronger will help you succeed.
Here are five resolutions that will help you build mental strength this year:
1. I will practice self-compassion.
The way you think affects how you feel and how you behave. Beating yourself up when you make mistakes, calling yourself names, and constantly criticizing your performance will only hold you back.
Commit to developing a kinder, more compassionate inner dialogue. Talk to yourself the same way you’d speak to a trusted friend and you’ll become more motivated to create lasting change.