POWERFUL CHARACTERISTICS OF MENTALLY STRONG WOMEN

There is an undeniable aura and charm about a mentally strong individual especially woman which makes her so appealing.

Hello dear readers! I am so glad to see you here! Today I want to share and discuss some of the habits found to be common in mentally strong women.

There are so many such women out there that continue to inspire us every day just by being who they are.

But to start with, WHOM DO WE CALL A MENTALLY STRONG WOMAN?

Who is a mentally strong woman?

A woman who knows her worth and will not settle for anything less.

A woman who is kind but at the same time courageous enough to speak her mind and live life on her terms.

A strong woman is one who navigates the hurdles of life with confidence and composure.

She is not scared of the problems she has to face but rather takes it as an opportunity to improve herself in various aspects we can imagine and tackles those hurdles with confidence.

Her confidence is not superficial but rather comes from deep within.

She knows for a fact that things will not always go as planned, but her undying faith in herself gives her the confidence that ALL WILL BE WELL.

I am reminded of a quote time and again when I have to describe a MENTALLY STRONG women which goes like this

A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because, its faith is not on the branch but on its wings.

You too must have seen such women in your life and wondered “What an amazing woman!”

So, without further delay let us dive into the characteristics that make them who they are i.e., a mentally strong woman.

Characteristics of a mentally strong woman

1. They are self-aware

Self-awareness is like a super-power in todays world where everything is so vague.

We often forget ourselves in the hustle bustle of life.

A mentally strong woman is always self-aware. She knows herself well enough not to be side tracked by the opinions of others.

Knowing her true self helps her to make correct decisions in life. Being a self-aware person, she knows her strengths and weaknesses and uses them wisely to her benefit.

Some of the activities which she carries out to enhance her self-awareness are listed below. You can also try them if you like

• Journal your thoughts and feelings
  
• Reflect upon your day and the feeling that you had while performing various activities
  
• Take out time from your day to practice silence or meditation ( you can also check THE POWER OF SPEAKING LESS to know more about the power of mindful silence.)
  
• Practice mindfulness during your day
  
• Listen to your heart and respect your feelings rather than dismissing them altogether.
  

2. Priority Power: The Secret Weapon of Mentally Strong Women for Success and Fulfillment

A strong woman not only knows what are her priorities in life but also has the courage and discipline to follow them up.

She invests most her her time and energy in the topmost priorities. Acting according to her priorities helps her stay focused on her goals and achieve success.

While many of us may know what our priorities should be in life, we seldom have the will power to act according to it.

But a mentally strong woman has the discipline to back her up. She uses her power of discipline to give priorities to thing that are most important to her.

3. She is a master of self-compassion

If only we girls treated ourselves like we would treat our best friends we could conquer anything.

A mentally strong woman does exactly that. She is her best friend and she takes care of herself like she would take care of her best friend.

She is her biggest cheerleader and indulges in POSITIVE SELF-TALK.

Being a master of self-compassion, she is her biggest supporter in hard times and handles herself with love and understanding.

4. She embraces action more than words

She is a doer rather than speaker.

A mentally strong woman is a woman who takes action.

Her actions speak for her.

She measures her growth by the amount of positive action she takes towards her goals.

Just declaring and being vocal about her decisions in life is not enough.

She makes sure to back her decisions with action because she knows that if no action is taken it may as well be said that no decision was ever made.

5. A mentally strong woman courageously confronts challenges head on

A mentally strong woman does not despise challenges but in fact, enjoys them to a little extent. She sees challenges as the path and not as an obstacle.

Whenever faced with any challenging situation she tackles it head on.

In case she is not feeling confident about a certain matter, she prepares for it.

Instead of complaining and whining about it, she prepares herself well for the challenge.

Waking up early and planning for the day ahead also helps her cope with these challenges.

6. Embracing change and thriving in transformative times is a key characteristic of mentally strong women

A mentally strong woman knows that change is inevitable if you want growth.

Change is the only thing that is permanent.

She understands that change may be uncomfortable most of the time but embraces it with grace.

She is always open to any kind of change in her environment that will nurture her more effectively.

Not hesitant to come out of her comfort zone, she molds herself according to the requirements of the situation.

With this attitude, she can meet up to the challenges she has to face.

7. Mentally strong woman prioritizes self-care and wellness activities

A strong woman is aware of the importance of taking care of herself.

She understands that self-care is not just a trendy term but an actual investment.

And isn’t it true? We need to be in good health and state to be able to tackle various challenges in our lives.

A mentally strong woman takes care of her mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Here are 10 SIMPLE AND DOABLE SELF-CARE HABITS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

You can also check my post on HABITS THAT HELP ME STAY STRONG to get some ideas on which habits can strengthen you.

8. She is not afraid to say NO and set healthy boundaries

How often do we find ourselves wound up in an unwanted setting just because we could not say no.

Many of my friends tell me that they feel this compulsion and obligation and find it to be rude to deny someone.

This often leads them to attend parties that they don’t enjoy, hang out with someone they don’t like, etc.

Just the previous day a friend shared with me that he was feeling more and more sad because he was doing a lot of things against his will just because he could not deny his friend’s desire.

You see, when you give into such weakness more than often, it becomes your character.

Over some time this same habit can cause distress and depression.

You must have heard

If you don’t work for yourself you will end up working for others.

Putting others first is good sometimes but if you are doing this way too often at the cost of your happiness, you need to change it.

A strong woman does not hesitate to draw a boundary in such situations.

She prioritizes herself over trivial obligations.

It is not that she is self-centered and selfish but she knows that setting healthy boundaries is essential for her growth and well-being so she does exactly that.

9. They choose solitude over disrespectful environments

A strong woman respects herself enough to walk away from any situation where she is not valued.

She is not afraid to walk and work alone. This does not imply that she is a loner.

She enjoys the company of her valued people but if there is no one around who matches her quality she is not afraid to be alone.

She feels no compulsion to fit in a group out of peer pressure.

She will conquer the world alone if she has to.

10. She does not depend on external validation

While most of us drown ourselves in self-doubt or give up on our dreams halfway just because we do not get the validation we seek, a strong woman is not that.

She is confident in herself and her abilities and does not depend on external validation to keep herself motivated.

She is self-motivated.

She keeps herself motivated by

• Practicing positive self-talk
• Meditating
• Reading and learning about motivation

11. Mentally Strong Women Acknowledge and Improve their Flaws

“Nobody is perfect” and in case you think you are “There will always be someone better than you”

I am not trying to demotivate you, but it is the truth. We all are flawed in some way.

Where some of us let our flaws and weaknesses get the better of us, a strong woman unapologetically owns it.

Even though she may feel insecure about it sometimes like all humans do, she never lets the other person know about it.

She works on things that she feels need improvement in silence and lets her success make the noise for her.

12. She does not play the “blame game”

A strong woman has the guts to take responsibility for her work.

While many people in general try to deviate the responsibility of certain things on the shoulders of someone else, a strong woman takes full ownership of her doings.

She is not afraid to make mistakes as she knows it is a part of life.

A strong woman has the habit of taking responsibility be it in her work life or relationship.

She is courageous enough to own her mistakes and also dignified enough to take credit for the hard work she puts in.

Concluding remarks

A mentally strong woman has the power to change her life and the life of people around her.

She can be seen as a divine force at times. It is these very characteristics that makes her so strong and magnificent.

I hope we all can inculcate some of the characteristics in us and become one of them.

Thank you and have a nice day ahead!