Improve your workplace performance with 50 practical, science-backed tools that build emotional resilience and neutralize negative thoughts—from the internationally bestselling author of the 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do series.

THE MENTAL STRENGTH PLAYBOOK:
50 Tools to Cope with Stress, Thrive Under Pressure, and Gain a Competitive Edge in the Workplace
by Amy Morin
Rodale, April 2026
(via Dystel, Goderich & Bourret)

Whether you’re dealing with constant demands, the pressure to perform, or the stress of adapting to rapid changes, the workplace is often where you’re tested the most mentally and emotionally. As psychotherapist, speaker, and podcast host Amy Morin discovered, sharpening your mental strength is the key to not only tackling workplace challenges but taking your performance to the next level. The Mental Strength Playbook is specifically designed to help you thrive professionally, with 50 scientifically proven plays you can use right now.

Morin helps you navigate tough but common situations at work, like dealing with anxiety in the middle of a sales call or negotiation, staying on task when you’re feeling overwhelmed, or dealing with difficult coworkers. Learning how to manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors will help you recover from setbacks faster and optimize your mental game to excel in high-stakes situations. Her workplace-specific strategies are organized to make solving your specific issue quick and easy and include:

• Dread Diffusers (Play Behavior Bingo or Use the 10-Minute Rule)

• Insight Ignitors (Question Your Question or Brainstorm the Bad Ideas First)

• Anxiety Alleviators (Schedule Time to Worry or Change the Channel in Your Brain)

• Confidence Catalysts (Channel Your Alter Ego or Visit Your Victory Vault)

Whether you’re struggling with a tight deadline, delivering a high-pressure presentation, or newly leading a team, The Mental Strength Playbook will give you the skills you need to cope with discomfort, prevent burnout, and excel at work.

“Want to learn how to strengthen yourself mentally to endure life’s most unpredictable curveballs? Morin will take you step-by-step through how to face your challenges head on with tips, exercises and troubleshooting advice.” – People, named one of the top 20 books written by women

“Amy Morin’s book will help you break the cycle of non-achievement and help you start living the life you’ve dreamed of.” –Business Insider

“Morin wants to help you change these negative behaviors into positive ones…so maybe you should let her.” – Cosmopolitan

Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, college psychology instructor and psychotherapist. She’s one of the most popular TEDx speakers of all time. Her talk, “The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong,” has been viewed more than 22 million times. She’s also the award-winning host of a podcast called Mentally Stronger With Therapist Amy Morin. In 2013, her article, « 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, » became a viral sensation when it was read by over 50 million people. Her first book, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, has been translated into more than 40 languages. Her advice has been featured on or in numerous media outlets including Time, CNN, CNBC, Today, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Fox News, Fast Company, Oprah.com, Business Insider, and Success.