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The Mental Strength Playbook

The Mental Strength Playbook

50 Tools to Cope with Stress, Thrive Under Pressure, and Gain a Competitive Edge in the Workplace

About the Book

Improve your workplace performance with 50 practical, science-backed tools that build emotional resilience and neutralize negative thoughts—from the internationally bestselling author of the 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do series

Whether you’re dealing with constant demands, the pressure to perform, or the stress of adapting to rapid changes, the workplace is often where you’re tested the most mentally and emotionally. As psychotherapist, speaker, and podcast host Amy Morin discovered, sharpening your mental strength is the key to not only tackling workplace challenges but taking your performance to the next level. The Mental Strength Playbook is specifically designed to help you thrive professionally, with 50 scientifically proven plays you can use right now.

Morin helps you navigate tough but common situations at work, like dealing with anxiety in the middle of a sales call or negotiation, staying on task when you're feeling overwhelmed, or dealing with difficult coworkers. Learning how to manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors will help you recover from setbacks faster and optimize your mental game to excel in high-stakes situations. Her workplace-specific strategies are organized to make solving your specific issue quick and easy and include:

  • Dread Defusers (Play Behavior Bingo or Use the 10-Minute Rule)
  • Insight Ignitors (Question Your Question or Brainstorm the Bad Ideas First)
  • Anxiety Alleviators (Schedule Time to Worry or Change the Channel in Your Brain)
  • Confidence Catalysts (Channel Your Alter Ego or Visit Your Victory Vault)

Whether you’re struggling with a tight deadline, delivering a high-pressure presentation, or newly leading a team, The Mental Strength Playbook will give you the skills you need to cope with discomfort, prevent burnout, and excel at work.
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Praise for The Mental Strength Playbook

“When work feels overwhelming, it’s easy to think you just need to push harder or hold it all together. But The Mental Strength Playbook offers a different approach. Amy Morin shows you how to feel better and do better—starting right now.”—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and New York Times “Ask the Therapist” columnist

“Mental strength requires having the right tool at the right time. The Mental Strength Playbook delivers exactly that: practical, science-backed strategies you can use in real time, when pressure is high and clarity matters most. If you want to perform better at work without burning out, this book belongs on your desk.”—Nir Eyal, author of Indistractable and Beyond Belief

“Amy Morin is one of the best there is at translating deep psychological insights to help all of us flourish—not only as performers but as people. Mental strength isn’t about white-knuckling your way through life’s inevitable challenges. It’s about having a robust tool kit, and this book is chock-full of great tools.”—Brad Stulberg, author of The Way of Excellence and The Practice of Groundedness

“This is the book we all need. Amy Morin cuts through the noise with a refreshing, evidence-based approach to handling stress and uncertainty. The Mental Strength Playbook shows you exactly how to build the mental muscle required to succeed in our modern, chaotic world . . . A vital playbook for anyone looking to build genuine, sustainable resilience.”—Steve Magness, bestselling author of Do Hard Things

“The Mental Strength Playbook is like having a psychotherapist by your side, coaching you through your toughest work moments with science-backed strategies to help you excel. Morin empowers you with fifty distinct ‘plays’ that empower you to choose the approach that fits your situation, so you can perform at your best—and create more happiness in the process.”—Shadé Zahrai, PhD, author of Big Trust and self-leadership educator to Fortune 100s

“Morin accomplishes the challenging task of taking relatable feelings and scenarios and offering simple yet profound ways to move through the discomfort they cause. Practical, accessible and brimming with wisdom, this is a must-read for anyone navigating challenging emotions—in the workplace and beyond.”—Meg Josephson, New York Times bestselling author of Are You Mad at Me?
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About the Author

Amy Morin
Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer, internationally bestselling author, and the award-winning host of the Mentally Stronger With Therapist Amy Morin 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 50 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," is one of the most viewed talks of all time with more than 25 million views. Amy lives on a sailboat in the Florida Keys. More by Amy Morin
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