Saima Ikram
Mental resilience makes a bigger impact than intelligence or talent on someone’s success. Research has revealed that mental resilience plays a more important role in achieving your goals in business and life than anything else. In every area of life, from education to work to your health, it is mental toughness that predicts how much successful you will be. It makes you more consistent than other people and set clear goals towards which they work every day. When you are more mentally resilient, you do not allow the short-term profits, negative feedback, or hectic schedules prevent you from continuing the march towards your visions.
The good news is that mental resilience can become one of your defining traits no matter what kind of talent you are born with. Following are the ways that can help you to become more consistent and develop superhuman levels of mental toughness:
Remember that anyone can make mistakes:
It happens most of the time that when people become successful in life, they consider themselves someone who cannot make mistakes. But no human is perfect, therefore; remind yourself that no matter how good you are in your field, there will be times when you will make mistakes.
Focus on your weaknesses:
When it comes to becoming resilient, you have to pay attention to your weaknesses. You have to take help in the areas of your professional life where you feel you are not good enough. Learn more about that area and confront the challenges with a more open mind.
Let go of the things:
Bearing grudges when someone does something wrong with you prevent you from moving forward in life. Learn to forgive people for what they did and do not allow the power of negativity hold you back.
Understand other’s perspectives:
It is very common for people to take criticism very seriously. But, the reality is, that other people give opinions about what they think is right and wrong. You do not need to take anything personally and try to see their point of view.
Do not be blinded by the optimism:
When it comes to being optimist, you need to be a realist as well. It is good to hope for the best results but it is also wise to prepare yourself for the worst. When you are working on a project, recognize the downside risks and stay mentally prepare that facts may not turn out as you want.
Appreciate yourself for your success:
When you have achieved your goals then do appreciate your own efforts. Also, accept the failures that you face along the way but do not dwell on them. Learn from your mistakes and move forward.
Remind yourself positive affirmations:
Your success depends a lot on the way you think. If you keep on telling yourself that you can cope with the challenges you are facing, you will probably be able to do that. Therefore, no matter how harsh the conditions maybe always remember the positive affirmations.
