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252 — Why Quitting Is a Sign of Mental Strength (And Could Be the Best Decision for Your Mental Health)

  1. 252 — Why Quitting Is a Sign of Mental Strength (And Could Be the Best Decision for Your Mental Health) Amy Morin 24:04

You’ve heard people say things like, “Never give up,” or “The only way to fail is to quit.” But, as a therapist, I see the dangers of adopting these mantras.

Blind persistence is an unhealthy mindset. It’s often fed by ego and leads to a variety of mental Health issues and practical problems. Sometimes, quitting is actually a sign of strength and the key to living your best life.

Some of the things I talk about today are:

  • The dangers of unwavering persistence
  • The benefits of grit and why it needs to be balanced with self-awareness
  • 5 signs quitting might actually be the best decision
  • How to develop a mindset that prioritizes mental and emotional well-being
  • How to make a strategic choice to quit
  • How to find the courage to walk away from the things that no longer suit you

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Amy Morin Therapist, Bestselling Author, Host of the Mentally Stronger Podcast

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, international bestselling author and the host of the Mentally Stronger podcast. Her books on mental strength, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, have sold more than 1 million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages.

She’s practiced therapy for over 20 years and she’s a sought after speaker whose TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, has become one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 22 million views.

Amy lives on a sailboat in the Florida Keys.