How Mentally Strong Am I?

Take this quiz to test your mental toughness!

Being mentally strong means having self-control, patience, and emotional intelligence. Is your mind as tough as you think it is?

Give your honest answers to a few simple questions, and we'll tell you how strong your mental game is!

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Questions Overview

1. What's the longest you've ever stayed awake?
  1. 48 hours or more
  2. 24-48 hours
  3. Less than 24 hours
  4. I'm not sure
2. Do you get nauseous when you see blood?
  1. Yes, it always makes me feel sick.
  2. Sometimes, but not always.
  3. Not really.
3. Do you get nauseous when you see vomit?
  1. Yeah.
  2. Sometimes, but not always.
  3. Nope.
4. How would you say you handle pressure?
  1. Super well. In fact, I work better under pressure.
  2. Fine. I don't love it, but I can handle it.
  3. Badly. It makes me nervous and I don't function as well.
5. What motivates you the most?
  1. Praise.
  2. Rewards, like trophies or prizes.
  3. A sense of satisfaction and achievement.
  4. Threats or consequences.
6. Quick challenge: Count to 60 before you answer this question.
  1. ... Okay! Done. Next question.
  2. No thanks, I don't have time for that.
7. What's your daily screen time?
  1. 10+ hours
  2. 5-10 hours
  3. Less than 5 hours
8. How long do you think you could spend in a remote cabin alone, with no visitors?
  1. I could be there forever, probably. Where do I sign up?
  2. A few months, maybe.
  3. A few weeks.
  4. I'd tap out after a few days, honestly.
9. Do you ever make impulse purchases?
  1. All the time. If I want something, why shouldn't I have it?
  2. Sometimes, if I want the thing bad enough.
  3. Rarely or never. I think hard about whether or not I need things.

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Building a Stronger Mind

Your mind is a muscle like any other, and that's why it's key to train it! How do you do that? Glad you asked! We talked to mental experts to bring you the top tips:


  • Life coach Rahti Gorfien, PCC, says that being mentally strong is about "accepting reality with equanimity, without attachments. And that's why I recommend to all my clients that they learn to meditate and they learn some sort of mindfulness because the process of meditation is the process of learning to separate. To learn to separate from your reactions to things and observe."[1]
  • Licensed counselor Julia Lyubchenko, MS, MA, tells us that "our mind, technically, is not really that interested in good stuff. What it's interested in are threats and potential things that can hurt us or harm us in some way... So, knowing that that's our natural setting, it's our job to cue in our mind to also learn to recognize the good stuff."[2]
  • Life coach Mark Fennell says that "What we think about most will define how we feel most and how we feel most will govern our decisions. And our decisions will govern our actions. And our actions become our habits. And our habits become our character, and our character becomes our identity."[3]

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References

  1. ↑ Rahti Gorfien, PCC. Life Coach. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ Julia Lyubchenko, MS, MA. Licensed Counselor. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ Mark Fennell. Life Coach. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ Melanie Whitney. Mindful Communication Coach. Expert Interview
  5. ↑ Ran D. Anbar, MD, FAAP. Pediatric Pulmonologist & Medical Counselor. Expert Interview