Exploring Mental Toughness and Strengthening Strategies: A Literature Review for Enhancing Guidance and Counselling Services

Abstract

Mental toughness within an individual supports achievement and development. Mental toughness enables individuals to plan, manage, and control their lives, develop self-confidence, and face challenges. This article aims to explore the concepts and strategies for enhancing mental toughness. This study employed a descriptive qualitative research method based on a literature review and data analysis using content analysis through document studies from selected sources. This analysis identified relevant articles that could answer the research questions. The review identified the importance of support for developing and enhancing mental toughness. Mental toughness individuals are characterized by four main elements: commitment, control, challenge, and self-confidence. Several activities, such as complex actions, emotions, motivations, and emotional responses, can influence their personality. Therefore, mental toughness enables individuals to commit to greater focus, consistency, and adaptability to their surroundings. These findings confirm a comprehensive understanding of mental toughness and strategies for improving it, which are expected to contribute to the development of guidance and counselling services and serve as a basis for further research in designing targeted and effective interventions.