230 — 7 Ways I Found Mental Strength During My Darkest Times

Work through today’s strategies with a free, interactive too — Episode 230 exercise. Have you ever felt like life has hit you so hard that it knocked the wind out of you? Maybe you're in one of those moments right now, wondering how to even take the next step. In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the seven strategies that helped me navigate the darkest days of my life. From losing my mom at 23, to becoming a widow at 26, I had to figure out how to rebuild my life while facing unimaginable grief. These aren’t textbook solutions. They are real, raw strategies that helped me move forward, one small step at a time. Whether you’re going through a tough time or want to build resilience for the future, these strategies can help you find strength, hope, and a way forward. Some of the things I discuss today are: Why focusing on small steps forward can help you regain a sense of control. How rediscovering childhood comforts, like reading or gardening, can bring unexpected healing. The surprising power of stepping outside your comfort zone to try new things. Why patience and humor are essential tools for navigating grief and tough times. How faith can serve as an anchor during life’s most difficult storms. If you’re struggling right now, I hope this episode leaves you feeling less alone and gives you the tools to face whatever life is throwing your way. Mentally Strong App Get free mental strength coaching for this episode — Episode 230 Exercise Subscribe to the Mentally Strong App Connect with the Show Buy a copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Amy's website — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors BetterHelp — Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at ⁠⁠betterhelp.com/mentallystrong⁠⁠ CocoaVia — Get 20% off with code Amy2025 at ⁠⁠cocoavia.com⁠⁠. OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ZocDoc — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Life Kit — Listen to the Life Kit podcast from NPR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices