Researchers studying interpersonal relationships have found that people who worry about burdening others tend to underestimate how willing others are to help them. Individuals with strong ...

"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).

Emotional strength does not always look dramatic or obvious. Many people imagine it as confidence, boldness, or constant ...

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 ...

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 ...

For some people, failure becomes a permanent roadblock between them and success. For the mentally strong, however, setbacks are an opportunity to sharpen skills and become better at what they do.

Not every problem is fixable. You can't change a loved one's diagnosis or control the economy. But you can choose how you respond to life's challenges. As a therapist who's studied mental strength for ...

Recently, upon the recommendation of a friend, I read a book titled 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do by Amy Morin. Predictably, the book offers thirteen suggestions on what not to do if you ...

We’ve all heard this saying at some point in our lives: you need a hobby. It can be frustrating to hear at times. Usually, when someone is encouraging you to pick up a new skill, you’re going through ...

In our house, hockey has always been the family sport. But lately, my two boys have taken a growing interest in football. One evening, my wife snapped a photo of my son Ethan and me, mid-conversation.