In this course, you'll learn how to think, feel, and act strong. You'll discover exercises that will help you think in an optimistic yet realistic manner.

Mental strength is the key to reaching your greatest personal and professional potential. In this course, you'll learn how to think, feel, and act strong. You'll discover exercises that will help you think in an optimistic yet realistic manner. You'll practice exercises that will help you regulate your emotions so you can handle uncomfortable feelings, decrease their intensity, and shift your emotional state. You'll also discover strategies for taking positive action, even when you don't feel like it. By the end of the course, you'll be able to create a mental fitness plan that will help you become the strongest and best version of yourself.

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer, and international bestselling author. She's also a psychology lecturer at Northeastern University. Her books on mental strength, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, have been translated into 39 languages. With more than 13 million views, her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, is one of the most viewed talks of all time. She's a regular contributor to Forbes, Psychology Today, Verywell and Business Insider where her articles on mental strength attract more than 2 million readers every month. She's been featured by media outlets across the globe, including CNN, Good Morning America, Fox, and Today.
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