13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do

In the time of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movement, international bestselling author and leading global expert on mental strength Amy Morin turns her focus to feminism, explaining what it meansand what it takesto be a mentally strong woman.The emergence of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have awakened society and encouraged women to find their voice and claim their power. But to do this, women must learn to improve their own mental strength. Contending with a host of difficult issuesfrom sexual assault on college campuses, to equal pay and pay gaps, to mastering different negotiation stylesdemands psychological toughness. In this crucial book, prominent psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker Amy Morin gives women the techniques to build mental muscleand just as important, she teaches them what not to do. What does it mean to be a mentally strong woman? Delving into critical issues like sexism, social media, social comparison, and social pressure, Amy addresses this question and offers thoughtful, intelligent advice, practical tips, and specific strategies and combines them with personal experiences, stories from former patients, and both well-known and untold examples from women from across industries and pop culture. Throughout, she explores the areas womenand society at largemust focus on to become (and remain) mentally strong. Amy reveals that healthy, mentally tough women dont insist on perfection, they dont compare themselves to other people, they dont see vulnerability as a weakness, they dont let self-doubt stop them from reaching their goals. Wise, grounded, and essential, 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Dont Do can help every woman flourishand ultimately improve our society as well.