About this episode
Amy Morin delineates the bad mental habits that are holding us back from achieving our full potential. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three elements of mental strength 2) The 13 things mentally strong people don’t do 3) How to more effectively tolerate discomfort and distress in our day-to-day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep767 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMY — Amy Morin is editor-in-chief at Verywell Mind, a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and psychology lecturer at Northeastern University. She’s also an international bestselling author. Her books, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do , 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do , and 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do have been translated into 40 languages. The Guardian dubbed her “the self-help guru of the moment” and Forbes calls her a “thought leadership star.” Her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, is one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 15 million views. She’s a regular contributor to Forbes, Business Insider, and Psychology Today where her articles on mental strength reach more than 2 million readers each month. • Book: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do: Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success • TEDx Talk: The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong | Amy Morin | TEDxOcala • Website: AmyMorinLCSW.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life by Dr. Edith Eva Eger • Past episode: 602: Finding Greater Enjoyment and Fulfillment through Capacity Building with Robert Glazer • Poem: “ The Guest House ” by Rumi See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .