How to Make Myself Stronger Emotionally & Physically

Being a strong person requires you to be both physically, mentally and emotionally fit. Gaining strength in these areas takes commitment. Understanding the importance of being strong, both mentally and physically, is rooted in knowing that unless you are strong, you will not be as useful to yourself or others. You must focus on yourself to be productive, caring, kind and well-rounded.

Things You'll Need

• Journal

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Instructions

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  Think of yourself when making choices and decisions. By placing a greater emphasis and focus on your own wants and needs, you will start to grow emotionally stronger as you realize your emotional well-being is important to your own happiness and overall health.

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  Learn to say no. Start off by saying no to small requests, such as someone asking you to get up and bring back an object. Expand your ability and willingness to say no by rejecting requests that make you feel used, weak or unimportant. For example, if you have a teenager who constantly asks you to take her for fast food during a favorite show of yours, say no. These simple changes help strengthen your emotional and physical well-being by placing some focus on what makes you happy.

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  Write daily in a journal. Record events that made you feel stronger and weaker. For example, if you went for a long walk alone and returned feeling refreshed, renewed and clear of stressful thoughts, note that the walk helped build you up both physically and mentally. Conversely, note in the journal instances which made you feel weak, such as fight with a friend or stress due to a work project.

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  Exercise daily or regularly. Participate in team sports to help build self-esteem and physical abilities. Practice exercise methods such as yoga or running, both of which help build mental and physical fitness levels. Work on strengthening both your body and mind simultaneously. Know that when you care for your body, through exercising, you are creating a stronger mental state by placing your health as a high priority.