[Tucson]

Nope. I am not in that group of mentally strong individuals. Interesting video.

Originally Posted by Tucson

Nope. I am not in that group of mentally strong individuals. Interesting video.

Didn't you just prove you are?..

here then

[Tucson]

That one applies to me more. Here are my thoughts on how both relate to me. I still have my insecurities. But they have been slowly fading. I will say that I am showing signs of becoming a mentally stronger person. I am saying more of what is exactly on my mind. I really have been happy ever since I noticed this. I do not always tell people directly what I think. When I think what I am about to say can be seen as invalidating, even though it is not, I am careful how I present my thoughts. I do seem to still do too much of this. This is an echo from my past. I must understand people are not that fragile. Also I am getting much better at drawing boundaries. I am a work in progress. Now you should of seen me on the job. I have been quite different from this.

So anyway, it looks like that I am getting there. The moment I realize I am exactly where I want to be with myself, I will then go “poof” and cease to exist.

[*Laurie*]

Excellent link. Thank you! I resonate with most of the "mentally strong" traits. (I would prefer the term "mentally healthy".) The two traits I need to work on are worry - I constantly worry about events I cannot control - and not allowing others to effect my emotions. I am a leaf in the wind when it comes to that one, and I hate that I have that trait.