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What makes a person emotionally strong?

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Last Updated: 07/28/2022 at 2:51pm
What makes a person emotionally strong?
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AMomentInTime1830
July 15th, 2021 12:26pm
Being okay with who you are and what you stand for. We can all think of little things we don’t like about ourselves, but if you can live yourself and know that you try to live each day with the best of intentions, you’ll feel peace. That doesn’t mean we don’t have bad days, but to remember that and know THAT was your best that day. Don’t hold yourself to judgment, allow the good with the bad, always striving to do and be your best.. whatever that means to you. By doing this we establish personal boundaries, and can be confident to not have those boundaries crossed. Boundaries are for us, not others. We decide what we accept and allow in our lives, and if you feel like there’s something that pushes your boundaries, you make the choice to set it back in place, to where you feel happiest and most comfortable
mellowmushroom0413
June 30th, 2021 8:10pm
i personally think that emotional strength consists of the following: 1) being able to self-assure and validate your own emotions. acknowledging them and not minimizing them is huge 2) being able to fully feel them and likewise, address them. not fighting what you feel, really allowing yourself to feel them, and then taking a step back to ask yourself where they came from, etc 4) not letting your emotions overly-dictate your actions. gaining control over your reactivity. Being able to step away from a conversation or situation and come back to it when you're calm is also an indication.
Anonymous
June 24th, 2021 2:51am
Emotionally strong is someone who is like you. You’re currently asking for help or coming to let someone listen to you. It’s the best thing that you can do is to ask for someone listen to you. That makes you strong as a human being. But crying makes you strong as well. Even the strongest people in the world cry and it’s important that you do. It makes you emotionally strong to express what’s wrong. And try to find solutions to what is wrong and have someone listen to you. It makes things incredibly better but it makes you better in the end of the situation
hopefulArrow2212
June 11th, 2021 7:55pm
A person can be emotionally strong when they accept, acknowledge, and take the time to manage their emotions whenever they are going through tough times. It has been ingrained into many of us that being "strong" and ignoring our emotions while continuing on with our daily responsibilities in life is the right way, but really it is just repressing our emotions and feelings further and that is not healthy as we will eventually reach a breaking point. Manging our emotions can be done by ourselves if we have the necessary knowledge to help ourselves, but sometimes we need to have the courage to seek help from others, whether be it professional help or just someone that we can trust to give us an unbiased opinion. Sometimes it's not even advice we need but the physical comforting presence of someone we are close to. To be strong is to be able to admit that at times we are feeling vulnerable and be in the present moment, and eventually, the bad times will pass.
Anonymous
April 29th, 2021 7:11pm
I think the idea of being emotionally strong is dependent on how much pressure your 'bottle' can take before it becomes full and explodes. Everyone has different sized bottles, some only have small bottles which can become full from the most minor situations. Some have bottles that are so large, that they will never really explode. We can increase the size of our bottle through self-awareness, understanding, acceptance and education. Or we can decrease the size of our bottle through not being kind/taking care of ourselves. Regardless of how 'emotionally strong' someone may seem however, not everyone expresses emotions in the same way and what you see on the surface, may not be the same as what is going on beneath.
Anonymous
April 22nd, 2021 3:49pm
I believe what makes a person emotionally strong is that they had have tough experiences in their life. They had to have gone through the good, bad, and the ugly in their lives to see what is best for them. Sometimes experiences are ugly, but experiences is what shapes us. We typically learn from our mistakes. Sometimes maybe not the first time around, but life is about trial and error. You have to take risks in order to find what you are desired for in this lifetime. Life is only what you make of it. Don't let anyone stop you.
Jesselistens2294
April 18th, 2021 11:39pm
A person who's emotionally strong doesn't let their feelings and emotions take over their thoughts and actions during a time where they could be struggling or stressed out. ... Another type of emotionally strong is being resilient and able to bounce back from any challenges and not letting it tear you down and take over....i hope this helps! Use positive self-talk to build your mental and emotional strength. Positive daily affirmations can help you develop your mental and emotional strength. Take a few moments every day to look at yourself in the mirror and say something encouraging to yourself.
Anonymous
April 11th, 2021 6:48pm
A person that is emotionally strong can be describe as a person that is secure of its own decisions and feelings. This type of person gives themselves the opportunity to feel, make mistakes, learn, discover themselves and most importantly loves themselves. Emotionally strong can also be someone that reflects on their own decisions, mistakes and strengths. If we can reflect the way we continue to go on with our lives, it becomes easier to accept ourselves and become emotionally strong. Someone emotionally strong also has a strong mentality and continues to learn on a daily basis. Emotionally strong requires to stay active and contribute to our own lives by doing small acting changes.
openbook1814
April 7th, 2021 8:22pm
Often times our own weaknesses can provide us with the greatest emotion strength by providing the foundation for who we are in our entirety. Our weaknesses can make us stronger by showing us more about who we are. They provide insights into a different part of ourselves that we may not always be proudest of or even comfortable with, but are a great point of focusing on so that we may later improve on ourselves. In addition, once we embrace our weaknesses, we can truly accept ourselves for who we are and gain a greater emotional strength that can help us thrive in all environments and aspects of our lives.
Girlwithsuperpower
March 27th, 2021 6:06pm
We all need to accept things that are happening and we should have the belief that everything will change. We can't stay sad or happy all the time- it changes. We have to move on with time. If you can feel this way, you will be emotionally strong and stable. We also have to believe that there is always someone there to help us. We need to search for the care and help that we deserve. There are plenty of people existing to help us, so we should not feel isolated. We have to be grateful for what we have now. It's a way to be emotionally strong at difficult situations.
miraculousForever7367
March 21st, 2021 8:31pm
Trust and faith on energies. These both together create a positive energy and send the signals to universe which in return sets positive plans for us.. Thus, nothing is impossible as we have faith.. Then comes the trust on oneself as we have come so far and will achieve what we want to... Talking to people and putting out things creatively puts out the emotions of a person thus, helping to stability inside and lead a positive Life...
Makinzie
March 19th, 2021 4:24pm
What makes someone strong is to be able to open up, and not put up a front. It takes a lot of strength to talk about how you truly feel. Being silenced about your feelings is something I have experienced, and I want people to know that they are not alone. There is always someone here for you, you just have to look hard enough. You are strong and worthy of your own feelings and emotions💕
Anonymous
March 18th, 2021 1:40am
To make a person emotionally strong is to know that you are okay, it can be challenging, what you feel is okay and seeking help when you need it does not make you weak. Seeking help helps to establish you now that you want to feel better and you know that getting help is not a sign that makes you weak it makes you strong and help to relieve your stress. An emotionally strong person also sets and knows their own boundaries when it comes to certain things and have found ways to healthily cope with their situations.
niceVision4145
March 17th, 2021 4:26pm
Clarify about self and surroundings makes one emotionally strong. Sometimes we have to accept things as they occur and be realistic about everything that goes on within us and outside of us. Any loss in our lives is a also part of life which we need to accept. Accepting things the way it is makes us emotionally resilient. We all need to be positive and learn to see the brighter side of any issue. We all need to be optimistic which gives us the confidence that we can build in ourselves. Each of us has the potential to be strong and confident if we stay positive.
versatileJoy98
July 10th, 2020 10:08am
Being able to acknowledge and accept one's current headspace without resorting to denial - being able to say "Yes I do feel this way". Then being able to process it and analyse whether it matches the situation - "Am I right to feel this way? Why do I feel this way?" And then consciously make choices to respond, based on both the emotional response as well as the situation at hand - "How should I respond to this, given that I feel this way and I'm right to feel this way". Emotional strength comes down to being in touch with your emotions while also not letting them drive you indiscriminately. Understand that your emotions are useful but not the ultimate decider of everything.
benj1709
January 30th, 2020 12:15pm
A person is emotional strong when they are placed in difficult situations outside of their own control or they are feeling like the situation they got themselves into is now over powering them, however they are able to handle to situation with strength and determination. An emotionally strong individual will be in a difficult situation but still show care, compassion and love to those individuals around them as they do not take their emotions and frustrations out on others. Emotionally strong individuals will cry, become upset and express all other emotions as it is perfectly normal to do so however they know that deep within themselves that they can make it to the other side of their current situation. They are also not afraid to ask and seek for help from their family and peers or trained professionals.
Anonymous
February 20th, 2020 12:27am
One of the biggest things that makes a person emotionally strong is their support system. Countless research has shown the importance of a strong support system. It's a protective factor for depression and a predictor of resilience along with so many other positive things. Being emotionally strong on your own is a huge task but when you have others to count on and turn to, it is so much easier. We have to look to others to build support us in times of need yes but also in times of joy. Emotional strength comes in building both ends of the emotional spectrum.
friendlyForest2485
March 11th, 2020 9:05pm
Being emotionally strong means different things to different people. Generally, I would say it means being able to understand and manage emotions, and having the ability to help others do the same. Being emotionally strong does not mean always being happy or never crying. It doesn't mean never showing emotions or plastering on a fake smile. That's the opposite, in fact. It means saying to oneself "I am feeling jealous right now because of xyz." and then finding a coping method and solutions. Additionally, being able to sympathize with other people is another sign. "John, it appears that you're frustrated right now. Would you like to talk about it?" Is a good way to approach a conversation with someone who is struggling. Lastly, having the ability to admit weakness and asking for help is a huge indicator of being emotionally strong.
Rosina24
March 27th, 2020 6:01am
I believe what makes a person emotionally strong is themselves. Strength comes from within, when you practice how to control your emotions and manage your stress and anxiety. You get stronger and develop a method to manage any future stresses. It takes time, patience and hard work but it can be done. Believing in yourself, having self confidence, self worth and self knowledge are great ways to ensure you are emotionally strong. This can be done with many different methods, do what feels comfortable for you and what is best for your emotions. Improving your well being and you're lifestyle can also help you to become emotionally stronger.
LavendeR0k
March 28th, 2020 8:21pm
Comfort and affection They make a big difference in someone's life and without it we fall apart easily because no ones there to support us or help... You need someone to cry onto to speak your worries too And just have so that you can be strong for and wanna make happy. If you have someone like that in your life you will feel less worried about the things you normally worried about and feel more at ease. To be emotionally strong is something we all try to do and want but at times things don't go our way and we fall apart.
Niktu58
April 8th, 2020 4:27pm
There are many things that make an emotionally strong person. Feeling secure within yourself definitely helps. Felling secure comes from making good decisions and having a life of friends, family and others that are supportive and encouraging of your decisions. Trusting yourself is a big part of emotional strength. Being able to take a risk on things that will improve your circumstance gives a person emotional strength that is built upon. A an important trait is being persistent. The ability to have a vision of what you want and working toward the goal no matter how difficult or challenging. Never give up! Life always has challenges. Emotionally strong people know that and have an attitude of acceptance or "bring in on." They also have a sense of gratitude for what they have.
fionazona
May 5th, 2020 6:18am
A person who is emotionally strong is someone who can control all feelings and understand the underlying reasons why they may be getting them. They know why, how, and when they feel certain emotions, and actively talk about them with those around them and with people they trust. They know that certain feelings are only temporary and, it may seem like it is the worst of the worst in their lives, they will get through it. They have made it this far, so what do a few more years do? I really hope this helps in some way! Thanks for listening.
Anonymous
May 6th, 2020 10:27pm
What makes a person emotionally strong really depends on what matters to a person the most. For me, personally, there are several factors that make me emotionally strong. First, my support system, such as my family and friends; they are the ones who influenced me to be who I am today. My family and friends gave me the strength to overcome challenging times in my life. Second, my mistakes; for a person to be emotionally strong, he or she can make mistakes throughout one's lifetime, and we learn from such mistakes. Lastly, I learn from my experiences which include both of my achievements and mistakes.
DominecaaWhiteLPC
May 15th, 2020 11:19pm
Being emotionally "strong" is something we hear all of the time. From my perspective, being "emotionally strong" really is about being aware of your feelings and being assertive enough to communicate them and understand them. Strong does not mean things do not bother you, or you don't fall apart. Even those who are perceived to be the strongest have hard days. Being emotionally strong is recognizing feelings, understanding how they impact decision making. Its an overall awareness.. and not a hard exterior with an emotionless person inside. I really hopes this helps! I got it wrong for many years, thinking strong meant nothing jolted me. Not true!
Anonymous
May 24th, 2020 5:52am
I think what makes a person emotionally strong is their ability to acknowledge the feelings they have and persevere even through negative ones. It doesn’t mean being ice cold and not feeling negative emotions, it’s about acknowledging and working through the situations and emotions that challenge us. Someone who is emotionally strong is self aware and can keep their emotions and actions in tune without hurting others. They don’t react irrationally and try their best to avoid hurting others in reaction to challenging circumstances. An emotionally strong person knows there is always room to grow and grows from their challenges.
Anonymous
May 28th, 2020 12:59pm
An emotionally strong person is most certainly aware of their feelings and how they affect the situation. They are aware of coping mechanisms and how to use them, also the ability to ask for help and also to see the bigger picture ... 'this too will end' is one of my favourite approaches to tackle the situation, although it's not something I'd necessarily say in a listening chat, as it might feel too condescending or belittling. Other traits are that an emotionally strong person knows that he or she has already overcome hurdles in the past and dealt with them successfully.
ASDealingWithLife
June 7th, 2020 6:53pm
Being able to recognize their emotions, and act in line with them. Not suppressing feelings and listening to your emotional and physical needs. Reaching out, and talking even when you are afraid what you are dealing with isn't solvable or is so minor it might as well not exist. If it bothers you, It's valid. Everyone is unique and so is what makes somebody emotionally strong. My strength lies in my ability to empathize, while not losing myself in other problems. Staying objective when emotions make reality a blur. Sometimes I am weak, but afterwards, I recognise how I should have behaved differently or how my feelings clouded my judgement.
Anonymous
June 18th, 2020 12:19pm
In my opinion, someone who is emotionally strong is able to reflect on their emotions and accept their feelings for what they are. They don't dwell on the emotion, but can watch it as it passes by. In some cases, people may try to steer away from certain emotions, especially painful ones. They may even deny some emotions. This can be positive in dire situations, but in everyday life sweeping emotions under the rug will only make them worse. Learning to sit with the emotions that we feel and embracing those emotions allows us to be more comfortable with our emotions and realise they do not define us, as they are not us they are merely a feeling, can be empowering.
Anonymous
November 12th, 2020 2:51am
An emotionally strong person is someone that is strong enough to not need validation from others for their actions. An emotionally strong person feels confident in their abilities and is able to take charge in their life. They are able to get feedback or have thoughts and not let those affect their own opinion, thoughts or mood. This person knows that they can succeed with whatever life throws in their way. They meet challenges with rational thoughts and behavior and can handle these tasks without getting overwhelmed. An emotionally strong person understands that while life throws some struggles their way, they are strong enough to overcome every single one.
Anonymous
November 19th, 2020 1:37am
People with emotional strength are in touch with how they're doing and what they need to function at their best. They eat healthy foods, sleep well and know how to manage their stress well. They're solution-oriented. People with emotional strength know that things will go awry. They're the one who doesn't let a person get to their emotions and make them sad or angry and can be calm and control their emotions during a stressful time or situation. Being aware of your emotions and making a conscious decision to share those emotions with others – when it's socially appropriate to do so- can be a sign of strength.