Melania Trump reveals secrets to stay calm and mentally tough in new book

After a tense electoral battle, Donald Trump has reclaimed White House for a second term, beating Democrat rival Kamala Harris with a wide margin. In his first address to his supporters on the night of the US presidential election, Trump thanked his wife, Melania Trump, for her support. “I also want to thank my beautiful wife Melania, First Lady, who has the number one best-selling book in the country. Can you believe that? She works very hard to help people. So, I just wanted to thank her,” said Trump during his address in Florida.

This isn't the first time Trump has praised his wife Melania in public and often highlighted her poise and loyalty. Melania too has spoken about her admiration for Trump’s dedication to family and leadership. She said that his “will never, ever give up” and "kind and caring," qualities first drew her to him.

Melania Trump in her best-selling memoir, Melania, provided an insight into her early years in Slovenia, modelling career and how it was being the First Lady. The 2024 memoir quickly gained the bestseller status. In her book, Melania has also talked about her secrets of staying calm and collected and resilient during tough times in life.

Here's a look at some of these pearls of wisdom:

1. Life's circumstances shape you

It is not possible to control your life's circumstances in life and the ability to stay calm and collected during moments of chaos or times of turbulence is what defines a person.

"Life's circumstances shape you in many ways, often entirely beyond your control — your birth, parental influences and the world in which you grow up," she wrote in her biography.

2. The power of tough decisions

In her biography, Melania Trump highlights the importance of resilience and decisiveness for achieving success. "Sometimes, in order to succeed," she writes, "you must be willing to take risks and make tough decisions." She suggests that being unafraid of challenges and maintaining a clear vision are essential traits in navigating complex situations.

3. Respecting individual choices

In her biography, Melania Trump talks about her strong belief in personal freedom and respect for individual choices. "I value autonomy and believe in allowing people to live according to their wishes," she wrote. This shows she has great regard for individual autonomy and true respect for their beliefs. You can truly respect a person when you acknowledge their unique path. This addresses feelings of hurt and fosters harmony in relationships.

4. Self care

Melania Trump says her mother also told her "if I don't take care of myself, how would I know how to care for others?" This remained a guiding principle for her. Her mother taught her "self-care was essential not only to a person's well-being, but also to being able to effectively care for others," she writes.

5. Importance of one's own identity

Melania Trump made an important point about self-growth in her biography. She shared how the most important relationship one can have in life is with themselves. “I learned that regardless of the circumstances or the company I found myself in, the most crucial relationship I could cultivate was the one I had with myself,” she wrote. Being self-aware is certainly the secret behind her resilience. "I have come to understand that genuine happiness is not found in material possessions, but rather in the depths of self-awareness and self-acceptance," she wrote.