Mental strength is not the same thing as mental health and it’s important to know the difference so you can learn how to manage your emotions when life gets tough. Tom’s guest today is Amy Morin, a successful author, licenced clinical social worker and psychotherapist focused on helping people grow stronger mentally. Amy sheds light on why building your mental strength isn’t all about being tough, easy ways to start building your mental strength, and why it’s never too late to create a positive shift in your life!   In this episode, we talk about… How multiple losses led Amy to her current career  The alarming suicide rate among construction workers Difference between being strong vs. acting tough Understanding mental strength means managing your thoughts, emotions, behavior Focusing on what you can control and on your connection with others  Being honest about your emotions by aligning words with actions  Strategies to combat overwhelm: smell the pizza and recall tough times you’ve survived  Challenges vs. threats and not believing everything you think  The value of teaching children coping strategies    Why practicing gratitude is the best way to start improving your mental strength Identify and tackle one negative habit to let your good habits grow    Links to resources: Amy Morin  13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do  13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do 13 Things Strong Kids Do Contractor Fight Episode 13: Building Your Mental Strength with Amy Morin The $100k Contractor is designed to get you to at least $100k a year in personal income. It’s time we quit stealing from our families and get that time back! Learn how to market like a pro in our Marketing Boot Camp!  Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast   Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game-changer for your business.   Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99