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You may not realize it, but emotions create a larger impact on your life than you may think. They can form moods that stick around for days or even weeks. Our moods work positively with us, but a lot of times, we find they work against us. If we’re caught in a negative mood for too long, we tend to sink into patterns of equally negative thought. This way of thinking steals our joy, isolates us from others, and keeps us from becoming the best versions of ourselves.

Habits are a complex sum of our past, often unintentionally learned behaviors. Experts estimate that 40 percent of our daily actions are unconsciously performed by these habits. Which means you spend 576 minutes or 9.6 hours doing things you are not aware of. How can you change something if you don´t know how it works and what triggers it? When you have no clue why your car isn’t starting, how can you fix it? Before you can start changing, you need to understand the roots of your bad habits.

Self-motivation is key to being mentally strong. You can make your own decisions about how to spend your day and with whom. If you decide to go to the gym or take an early morning run through the park, you do not require support, encouragement, or the promise of a reward to complete the task you have set yourself. Self-competition is a second important aspect to consider. People who are mentally and emotionally strong believe in themselves. They have assessed their own strengths and used these as the foundation for their personal positive growth and development.