We’re often full of good intentions and like to challenge ourselves and set goals. The problem is that, mentally, we have a few weaknesses. We can’t keep our commitments. So how do you strengthen your mind so you can finally achieve your goals? Here are my 3 best tips to keep you on track.

1 – Read inspirational books to develop a mind of steel

Inspiration, or even admiration, is a powerful motor for strengthening the mind.

Surrounding yourself with the stories and testimonials of people who have succeeded, who have demonstrated a mind of steel, is highly energizing.

The problem is that all too often, admiration turns into envy or jealousy. It also turns into a session of self-deprecation.

That’s why you should always take care to return to healthy admiration.

To do this, take inspiration from others who have succeeded. Be inspired by their achievements, their qualities, their failures.

But move forward in your own way and at your own pace.

Strengthening your mind doesn’t mean trying to become exactly like the people who inspire you.

It’s about learning what we need to learn and letting our sense of admiration give us wings, telling us that for us too, it’s possible!

What do you think?

2 – Get involved with certain people to strengthen your mind

Strengthening your mind means above all being able to keep your commitments.

But, more often than not, we don’t.

Why don’t we? Because of fear or a certain laziness, more comfortably known as lack of motivation. (laughs)

So, how can you have a mind of steel to keep your commitments?

You can make a commitment to certain people around you. People who are caring and trustworthy. But not too benevolent either.

In fact, you need them to be a little demanding and even a little mocking.

Because if the people you commit to are too benevolent, then you’ll have no problem telling them that you haven’t kept your promises. (laughs)

So find those people whose judgment you value and who will “play along” with you if you don’t keep your promises.

What do you think?

3 – Break down your goals into small steps

Here’s another method for improving your mind. Indeed, the hardest thing about our minds is when we don’t feel we’re making progress. It demotivates us.

So how can we feel we’re making progress?

I wholeheartedly invite you to divide your goals into stages.

Because, as you’ve probably already noticed, we ask too much of ourselves. In other words, we expect too much of ourselves.

For example: we want to take up sport again.

We immediately think of the gym, 1h30 sessions 3 times a week.

But stop!

If you haven’t exercised for months or even years, don’t be surprised if your mind panics at the thought of putting in so much effort all at once.

In fact, to strengthen your mind, you need to take it one step at a time. So why not start by doing 1 session a week?

Yes, the results will take longer, but they’ll happen!

Because if you ask TOO much of yourself and do NOTHING, then the results will NEVER come.

The choice is yours. (laughs)

This method has a name: the Kaizen method, the method of small steps. It’s magic.

So ask yourself how you can make step-by-step progress towards your goal, and you’ll see that your mind will gain in confidence in no time!

Find out more:

I invite you to read these 2 complementary articles:

Discover Have an iron will: 7 tips for going the distance
Discover Self-discipline: 7 powerful exercises to develop it

In addition, I recommend this inspiring book:

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
This book offers profound insights into how to find meaning and purpose, even amidst extreme adversity. The author’s own experiences in a concentration camp offer valuable lessons in mental strength.
This book is a real gem. Much of what it proposes is now embedded in Western society at an essential level. I find the writer’s ideas on the human will to find purpose beautiful and well formulated.

Thank you very much for reading this article.

If you liked it, let me know in the comments.

Take care of yourself.