Mental Fitness Quotes

“Good relationships are built on strong connections. Don’t be swayed by
superficial qualities. Make sure that you share similar values and priorities.
Lust is not enough!
Every relationship is a shared project. The true value of that bond isn’t in
how good it is in the first month, it’s how it looks after five, then ten years.
Energy never lies. We’re all constantly giving off energy that tells other
people who we really are. No matter what we say about ourselves, the
energy we throw out will always tell the truth.
Life is too short for small talk. Avoid bullshit conversation. Talk about
things that you actually care about.
Find common ground. Common ground is the bridge that allows human
beings to make meaningful connections. Work out what’s important to other
people, then engage with them using what you’ve learned.

You can learn to control your emotions. If you don’t make that effort,
they will end up controlling you.
Your emotional make-up is unique to you. Only you can do the work of
becoming intimately familiar with your emotions. Break what you’re
feeling down. What is it? Why is it happening now? Keep asking questions
until you know those feelings inside out.
Expose your emotions before they expose you. You have to go out and
expose your emotions to the world. Make sure you know what anger or fear
feels like.

Never underestimate yourself. You’ve survived
so much shit in life and you’re still standing. Use the resilience you already
possess as a foundation, and keep on building on it.

The war against pain is as much mental as it is physical. If you’re ever
contemplating taking on an awesome physical challenge, don’t neglect your
mental preparations.
You have a body and a mind – use them both. Share the load between
your mental and physical faculties. If you can lean on your body to give
your mind a rest, do it. You’ll be grateful later.

Confrontation doesn’t need to be aggressive. Take the emotion out of the
situation. You don’t need to attack the other person; just let them know that
you have a problem and you want them to help you solve it.
You’re responsible for what you say and how you say it. You’re not
responsible for how the other person reacts. Be as kind and considerate as
possible, but don’t let the fear of hurting their feelings stop you from telling
them what they need to hear. If they get upset, that’s up to them.
A bully’s negativity isn’t your problem. All that bullies want is to pass
their negativity on to other people. Just ignore them. Don’t give them the
chance to infect you with their misery”
― Ant Middleton, Mental Fitness

“Don’t get trapped in the world of ‘what if?’ We can’t predict the future.
We can’t change the past. So work hard to live in the moment.
Work out what is and isn’t in your hands. Use your time and energy to
focus on what you can control. Don’t dwell on what you can’t control.
Remember that nothing endures. Try to take the long view. Whatever
you’re going through now won’t last forever. It will soon be little more than
a memory.
The future is bright. Free yourself of the assumption that the future is
littered with trouble and strife. It’s just as likely that it will contain exciting
opportunities.
The power of humour. Laughter can be a brilliant antidote to stress and
allows you to get a new perspective on your situation. No matter how bleak
things seem, see if you can find a way to see the funny side.
Anxiety is a negative form of energy, but you can flip it into a positive.
If you’re worried that you’re not in good enough shape for that marathon
you’ve got coming up, use that anxiety to drive you on in your training.

Your body is amazing and unique. Cherish it. Celebrate the things that
make your body different from anybody else’s.
No body is ever perfect. Everyone has parts of their physique that they
dislike. Work out what you can change, make peace with the things you
can’t change.
You fit 100 per cent into your own skin. Learn as much as you can from
other people, but never try to imitate them.
Your health is paramount. There’s no cosmetic improvement that justifies
compromising your physical or mental well-being.
Internet trolls are inadequate leeches. They feed off attention, so don’t
give it to them.
Don’t be ashamed of taking care of yourself. Wear nice clothes, get fancy
haircuts, go to salons. Do whatever makes you feel happy. Just make sure
that you’re doing it for your benefit, not other people’s.”
― Ant Middleton, Mental Fitness

“It goes against the grain of our being to be stuck in that mode of existence. That’s not who we are as a species. Mankind has always thrived on danger and excitement, on pushing itself beyond boundaries. That’s us at our best. We used to spend our energy trying to put people on the moon; now mankind’s main aim seems to be seeing how much of its existence it can conduct without ever having to leave the couch.”
― Ant Middleton, Mental Fitness: 15 Rules to Strengthen Your Body and Mind. A Personal Growth and Self-Improvement Guide