While mental strength is often touted as the quality that sets the best athletes apart from the rest, it can also give you the boost needed to make the change in your life you may have been avoiding because of fear or self-doubt.

Follow these four tips to strengthen you mind:

• Venture out of your comfort zone as often as possible.
• Be aware of life's unpredictable moments.
• Adopt a positive attitude about setbacks and obstacles.
• Move forward and don't focus on mistakes.

(Source: Mindfood magazine)