For some people, failure becomes a permanent roadblock between them and success. For the mentally strong, however, setbacks are an opportunity to sharpen skills and become better at what they do.

"You're so strong!" is a compliment given mostly when someone is smiling while life is tossing them around like they're bull riding. Mental strength means thriving despite life’s fires (or Mondays).

Emotionally strong people manage the stresses of daily life more effectively and recover more quickly from challenges and crises when they arise. Since emotional strength refers to a person’s internal ...

When life takes a swing at you, most people freeze or fall into old habits that don’t actually help. Mentally strong people aren’t immune to stress, but they’ve learned how to steady themselves with ...

One of my neighbors, Karen Wagner, is an enthusiastic ambassador for well-being and healthy living, with a wide array of interests. She constantly surprises me with her community involvements as part ...