ARE YOU MENTALLY TOUGH?

There is a term for being mentally tough, it is called GRIT. It means having a strong perseverance and a passion to achieve long term goals. "Grit is a strong predictor of success and a method to measure the ability to reach one's goals" says Angela Duckworth of University of Pennsylvania at a TED talk.

Let's look into some of the techniques to be mentally tough:

1)DEFINE WHAT MENTAL TOUGHNESS OR GRIT MEANS TO YOU:-
 You can focus your mind into anything of your choice.    Say-

• Going 1 week without your phone
• Waking up everyday at 5am
• Doing yoga and keeping your body fit
• Completing all your school assignments at least 3 days before deadline

It can be anything. But choose wise and make sure you put your mind and soul into it. Keep a check on yourself every minute!Are you getting distracted from your goals? Are you being productive at the moment? Can you be doing something better than what you are now?- Keep asking yourself questions and try being a better version of yourself every single day.

2)BUILD STRONG HABITS & STOP DEPENDING ON MOTIVATION :-

So grit is not about getting an incredible dose of inspiration or self-confidence. It's about the way you deal with certain circumstances powerfully. It's about you building habits that are going to become regular and the challenges you face to overcome the distractions.
Think,think and think of ideas and strategies to improvise your life. Do not feel lazy. Only lazy people keep searching for motivation as they do not have that fire within them. Seeking motivation from others is not the best idea. You are your motivation. Only you can create that inspirational bond with yourself.
And most importantly, be DEDICATED to yourself!

3)BUILD GRIT WITH SMALL PHYSICAL WINS:-
 Grit or mental toughness is like a plant. Just like how we need to nourish it and provide enough water for it's growth and development, we humans also need to work towards our goals and provide the necessary time and effort.

• Choose to study till 1am when it would be easy to study till 11pm
• Choose to create when it would be easy to consume
• Choose to ask the extra question when it would be easier to accept
• Choose to do the job when it would be easier to get it done by someone
• Choose to learn new things while you're free when it could be easy to watch YouTube

Prove to yourself in a thousand tiny ways- that you have the confidence and enough guts to get in the ring and do battle with life.

Hope you enjoyed reading this article and I would be really glad if it could help you in any way to build your mental toughness or the way we call- GRIT. Keep proving to yourself that you're the best.

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5 HABITS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

To have a well balanced life, we need to get into the habit of creating habits. Create your new goals and life-changing habits right now. It's NOW or NEVER. So decide wisely and start living your life by following certain steps. Forming habits can take a long time, sometimes even 2 months. It's fine to take that much time, but don't give up mid-way. You will definitely cultivate that habit if you keep PRACTISING it everyday. The most effective way of creating a balanced and happy life is to CONTINUALLY focus on building better everyday at a sustainable pace.  

Here are 5 simple life habits that noticeably made my life better :

1) Create a morning ritual- This means creating your own morning routine. Having a certain routinely practice or order of doing things in a particular way, will be highly beneficial. Start your day with a positive note and be proactive. Maybe doing some yoga, meditating or going for a jog could help. Force  yourself up continuously for a week, and automatically you might get a hang around it. Have a structured plan for the day, so that you can avoid stress, tiredness and other problems. HAVE A VISION FOR THE DAY! Still confused and don't know how to create a routine? Check out mine here-https://mindbrainity.blogspot.com/2019/04/my-morning-routine.html 

                   

2)Learn something new everyday- Life is all about learning new and different things. If you feel like you aren't good at a particular subject, then try to focus more on that subject and become a master at it.That is called real learning-The learning where you become more confident in a subject which you never liked before.Don't be afraid or spend too much time thinking to learn something entirely different, just dive in and have a taste of it! For example, I never like Chemistry but I am trying to make it a habit to learn at least one page everyday. I've also heard a few say that with their constant efforts on a subject that they dislike, it has turned out to be their favourite now. Go and Keep Experiencing & Learning!

3)Master the Art of Listening- Some people love to talk a lot about what they know and never are open to listen to others. I would say- That is one of the worst habits ever! Always listen to what others are trying to convey. Maybe it could be very useful for you at one point of time. You never know how life works and what might click for you. So keep your ears open to take input from others too. Pay attention to what they are saying. It will not only make them feel valued but you might also get a fresh perspective on a situation.

4)Social Media Detox- This may sound really easy, but it ain't. FACT: Adults spend more than 2 hours on an average per day on their social media feed. The digital world, has taken away every aspect of our lives. Is your precious 2 hours worth for the social medias?!Research shows that the more you tend to spend time on social media, the more chances are for you to get into depression. So, just switch off your phones, laptops or any other gadgets for a few hours and observe the change.Get rid of your stress and mental clutter and try reconnecting with the real world and I guarantee that it will improve you day's mood.

5)Surround yourself with positive people-
"You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with", said American author and entrepreneur Jim Rohn. Be careful while choosing whom your are going to spend time with. Exit the relationships with those who try bringing you down instead of lifting you up. If you feel your friend is talking negative, always distracting you or killing your motto, then just let go of that friendship. Be around those who always spread happiness, positivity and motivate you to reach your goals.
    

All of these habits may take some time to develop at the beginning, but eventually you will inculcate them. Comment down below if you liked my article and I encourage you all to follow these 5 life changing habits.
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