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When we want to become more physically fit, we work our bodies, sometimes concentrating on specific muscles, such as our biceps or quads. We can do the same with our mental fitness.
In my 25-plus years of research as a psychologist, I’ve found that there are five main mental muscles that all work together to help us increase our emotional intelligence, respond to situations with more resilience, build stronger interpersonal relationships, and thrive in all parts of life.
While a good amount of successful people have already mastered these muscles, many of us aren’t there yet.
1. Accountability
2. Helpful beliefs
3. Self-assessment
4. Holding multiple perspectives
5. Calming your physiology
When we want to become more physically fit, we work our bodies, sometimes concentrating on specific muscles, such as our biceps or quads. We can do the same with our mental fitness.
In my 25-plus years of research as a psychologist, I’ve found that there are five main mental muscles that all work together to help us increase our emotional intelligence, respond to situations with more resilience, build stronger interpersonal relationships, and thrive in all parts of life.
While a good amount of successful people have already mastered these muscles, many of us aren’t there yet.
1. Accountability
2. Helpful beliefs
3. Self-assessment
4. Holding multiple perspectives
5. Calming your physiology
