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OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern.
There’s a big difference between acting tough andbeing strong. But, these terms are often confused.
When people want to act tough they say things like, “I’m not scared!” even when they are or “That didn’t hurt!” even when it did.
People are often applauded for acting tough too. Someone might say, “I’m so impressed you got this report done even though you’re sick,” or “I’m so impressed you didn’t even cry at the funeral.”
The truth is, we all act tough sometimes. There are times when acting tough can serve a purpose. There will be times when you need to set your feelings aside and push through something difficult.
It’s OK to acknowledge that you feel uncomfortable, to ask for help, andto be vulnerablewith other people. In fact, it often takes more strength to acknowledge your feelings or to admit to your mistakes.
It can be helpful to stop and ask yourself, “Is what I’m doing right now an example of being strong, or am I just acting tough?”
So, in this episode, I explain the key differences between being strong and just acting tough. Once you recognize those differences, you can choose to start doing the things that help you growmentally stronger.
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