Habits Of Mentally Strong People

Developing mental strength is all about habitually doing the things that no one else is willing to do. And if you aren't doing the following things regularly, you should be. Below are the habits that mentally strong people rely on.

You have to fight when you already feel defeated. We're creatures of habit. If you quit when things get though, it's that much easier to quit the next time. But if you force yourself to push through a challenge, the strength begins to grow in you.
You have to delay gratification. People with mental strength know that results only materialize when you put in the time and forego instant gratification.
You have to make mistakes and continue to try again. Quit putting so much time and energy into stressing about failures. Failure is a small and necessary step in the process of reaching your goals.
You have to keep your emotions in check. Negative emotions challenge your mental strength every step of the way. While it's impossible not to feel emotions, it's completely under your power to manage them effectively and keep yourself in control of them.
You have to make the calls you're afraid to make. Sometimes we have to do things we don't want to because we know they're for the best in the long-run. Every moment spend dreading the task subtracts time and energy from actually getting it done. So, the best thing you can do is get started right away.
You have to trust your gut. Trusting your gut is a matter of looking at decisions from every angle, and when the facts don't present a clear alternative, you believe in your ability to make the right decision.
You have to lead when no one else follows. People with mental strength believe in themselves no matter what. The true test of strength is how well you maintain your resolve when nobody else believes in what you're doing.
You have to focus on the details even when it makes your mind numb. Nothing tests your mental strength like mind-numbing details. The more people with mental strength are challenged, the more they dig in and welcome that challenge.
You have to be kind to people who are rude to you. Those with mental strength treat rude and cruel people with the same kindness they extend to everyone else, because they don't allow another person's negativity to bring them down.
You have to be accountable for your actions. Holding yourself accountable shows that you care about results more than your image.