My Mental Toughness

My mental toughness wasn't anywhere to be found when you started bullying me. I didn't think much of myself; your bullying made me feel small and weak. I spent a lot of time being angry and crying. I didn't laugh like before, not very much joy in my life at all. You were winning, and what little pride I had left was sinking fast. I felt like repeatedly banging my head against the wall. Then my parents told me that bullies might sometimes be physically strong, but mentally they are very weak. They told me to develop my mental toughness, by doing so, the bully I could easily defeat. So, I started thinking I was strong, in body and mind. And you know what? The more I thought about being mentally tough, the more confidence I seemed to find. Mental toughness is a powerful tool that all kids should develop, have, and put to use. If a bully happens to come into your space, the bully will sense your mental toughness. He will know if he tries to bully you, he can't win, no way, he's destined to lose. Al Johnson