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Are you emotionally strong or emotionally on the edge? You know if you have emotional strength if you mostly feel calm and capable and nothing much seems to faze you. If you are emotionally fragile you likely feel anything can set you off and trigger you going off your rocker.
The good news is you can build your emotional strength. You may be wondering why bother? Those who are emotionally strong can deal with anything in life. A sudden new opportunity, a sudden tragedy or sudden change of plans. Being this flexible and resilient separates these people from the rest.
The first step to being emotionally strong is being aware of your emotional reactions at the moment. And the next time you react to something, stop and ask yourself how an emotionally strong person would respond in this same moment. And then consciously make the effort to respond that way too.
And then it’s just a case of repeating this over and over. Like anything, a new habit takes time to establish, before it becomes normal and second nature to you. You will have to be diligent and monitor your responses to everything very carefully. Do the best you can, as you won’t be able to catch yourself in the moment every time.
The results will be well worth it though. Not many people are emotionally strong. You will belong to an elite group and serve as an example to others. You will no longer crumble under the smallest pressure. You will no longer complain over details that don’t matter. And you will no longer feel like everything is against you.
Being emotionally strong has a calming effect on everyone you meet. Those close to you and possibly even strangers will comment on your poise. You will be able to make decisions quickly and easily. You will be able to adapt to change seamlessly. And you will be able to deal with the most impossible situations that come your way.
It is worth taking the time to actively build your emotional strength. It is recommended you persist until you see results. You will know you are progressing when you catch yourself responding differently than you normally would.
Building your emotional strength will be an ongoing exercise for many. Remember you are changing a life-time of practiced responses and this change cannot happen overnight. However the rewards are great and well worth your attention and effort.
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