How to Achieve Mental Strength

Amy Morin does a TED Talk regarding the importance of having mental strength, and how having  negative thoughts, even if it's for a slight second, can actually lead to depression.  She talks about "three kinds of destructive beliefs" that we all think about at one time or another. These beliefs can have a very negative and profound impact on us. The first is unhealthy beliefs about ourselves. This means that we have to minimize the amount of self-pity we have when something goes wrong. The second type is unhealthy beliefs about others. In other words, we all have a tendency to think that some people can control and we, thus,  give away our power to them.  The third type is unhealthy beliefs about the world. We think that the world owes us something, but in reality, having that expectation only leads to disappointment. We need to change our mindset to try to block these thoughts out of our minds, as it holds us back, and is ultimately very unhealthy for us. By doing this, we can live much happier lives.

TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFbv757kup4