What does it take to be "mentally strong"? How important is this to your well-being as an animator?
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Here are 8 tips on how to become a mentally strong animator:
1. Learn the essence of gratitude
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2. Have a hobby that can serve as an emotional outlet (i.e. painting, writing)
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3. Detach from energy vampires
![detach from energy vampires](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/untitled-3-1024x1024.png)
4. View your failures kindly yet realistically
![view your failures kindly yet realistically](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/untitled-4-1024x1024.png)
5. Give up your bad habits one at a time, do it at your own pace
![give up your bad habits one at a time, do it at your own pace](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/untitled-5-1024x1024.png)
6. Practice positive self-talk
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7. List down new ideas every day
![list down new ideas everyday](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/untitled-7-1024x1024.png)
8. Be physically active
![be physically active](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/untitled-8-1024x1024.png)
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