Meaning of the word "mind over matter" in English

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mind over matter

US /ˈmaɪnd ˈoʊvər ˈmætər/
UK /ˈmaɪnd ˈəʊvə ˈmætər/
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Idiom

the power of the mind to control and overcome physical problems

Example:
She used mind over matter to finish the marathon despite her injury.
It's all about mind over matter when you're trying to quit smoking.