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 means—and what it takes—to 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 and resilience. Contending with a host of difficult issues—from sexual assault on college campuses, to equal pay and pay gaps, to mastering different negotiation styles—demands psychological toughness. In this crucial book on empowerment, prominent psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker Amy Morin gives women the techniques to build mental muscle—and just as important, she teaches them what not to do. What does it mean to be a mentally strong woman? In this powerful work of self-help for women, Amy addresses this question and offers thoughtful, intelligent advice, practical tips, and specific strategies for building confidence. She 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 women—and society at large—must focus on to become (and remain) mentally strong. Amy reveals that healthy, mentally tough women don’t insist on perfection; they don’t compare themselves to other people; they don’t see vulnerability as a weakness; they don’t let self-doubt stop them from reaching their goals. Wise, grounded, and essential, 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do can help every woman flourish—and ultimately improve our society as well. Morin’s counterintuitive approach teaches you not what to do, but what to stop doing, with actionable strategies for reclaiming your power: Stop Insisting on Perfection: Learn why the pressure to "do it all" leads to burnout and how embracing imperfection is a source of strength, not a sign of failure. Stop Comparing Yourself to Others: Break free from the social media comparison trap and discover how to focus on your own journey instead of measuring your life against someone else’s highlight reel. Stop Seeing Vulnerability as a Weakness: Understand why putting up a tough exterior can prevent meaningful connections and how to embrace vulnerability as the key to authentic courage. Stop Letting Self-Doubt Win: Move past the fear of failure and the inner critic that says you’re not good enough. Morin provides the tools to take action even when you feel uncertain. Stop Overthinking Everything: Quiet the endless loop of worry and rumination. This guide offers practical ways to get out of your head and focus on productive problem-solving.