Definition

 In research from Potgieter and Ferreira the ability to cope with

uncertainty and tough circumstances, such as those brought on by the
digital age and the new requirements and difficulties of remote labor,
is referred to as psychological fortitude. In order to survive, prosper,
Understanding The and cope in the digital age, employees must have psychological Self Module 6: Mental
Health fortitude. The idea that psychological fortitude is a psychological state
FRAYER of personal growth and success in unstable, demanding, and uncertain MODEL
organizational environments is the main tenet. Employees that exhibit
good psychological states reportedly have better levels of wellbeing,
job satisfaction and engagement, and are seen to be performing at a
high level, according to Coetzee (2019). (2022)

Reference:

Potgieter, I., & Ferreira, N. (2022). Psychological fortitude model for

digitally mindset working adults. Frontiers in Psychology, 13.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.985749
Characteristics
 There are four characteristics of Fortitude. First, curiosity is vital for
discovery and growth (Harari, 2022 as cited in Everly, 2022). Second,
the ability to be vulnerable in unknown situations will give us a chance
to get opportunities. Third, decisiveness is connected with the Thomas
Theorem. If you firmly believe you will have a good life, then you will
have a good life. Lastly, forming supportive and collaborative
relationships with others can predict health, longevity, opportunity,
and resilience (Everly, Jr., Strouse, and McCormack, 2015).

Reference:

Everly, GS, Jr. (2022, April 04), Fortitude, Not Aptitude, Will Help You
Achieve Your Goals. Psychology Today.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/when-disaster-strikes-
inside-disaster-psychology/202204/fortitude-not-aptitude-will-help-
you.
Examples

 Self-discipline in one’s studies is an essential in need of fortitude.

Studying might come with different circumstances that are partially
not in your favor, but being determined to uphold these challenges is
what really fortitude is. You might fall, lose chances, fail subjects
even, but one still have that determination to keep going as part of