Toughness is experiencing something that is subjectively distressing, and then leaning in, paying attention, and creating space to take a thoughtful action that aligns with your core values.
August 17, 2016 · BY Brad Stulberg When it comes to unlocking peak performance, more and more evidence is pointing to the power of psychology. Cultivating mental fitness ensures that an athlete's physical fitness can be fully expressed today, and it also promotes long-term progression and fulfillment tomorrow.
Every athlete is bound to face at least a few major letdowns in his or her career. When this happens, you want to let yourself feel down for a good 24 to 48 hours.
Are you the kind of person who wants to achieve massive success in your life? Do you have the mental toughness to make that happen? I think we can all agree that no matter your ambitions, achieving success can be difficult; and over time, the daily grind can take a toll on your physical, mental, and emotional energy.
Put aside your feelings so that you can concentrate only on the other person’s perspective.
Use open ended questions that can help you draw out the interests and motivation that the person may not be verbalizing.
Be clear about your own position and the weaknesses it has.
Remove any personal intentions you may have, so as not to project them on to the other person.
Using what you know about the person, their background, their mood, their intentions and expectations, imagine how they are seeing the current situation.
Validate their position by paraphrasing back to them what you think their position is.
The importance of physical fitness is all over the media, and there is a good reason for that fuss. When you keep your body healthy, you will prevent many serious health conditions and preserve your well-being for longer. However, the aspect of health that's not getting enough attention is mental fitness.