Strong in the Small Things
When people hear Mental Toughness, they usually picture athletes pushing past limits or CEOs making tough calls. But I believe some of the most powerful examples show up in the small, everyday things we do. It’s the Mom who takes a deep breath instead of snapping when her kids have no sense of urgency about the […]
Witnessing the Seasons
We witness the seasons change. Flowers. Heat. The last leaves to fall. The first flakes to gather. We adjust our clothes, our activities, our celebrations, and our efforts. We talk about it nearly every day and sometimes hourly. “The ground is wet. The air is thick. Darkness comes early. It’s cold.” On and on it goes […]
Progress over Perfection Isn’t Just Good Advice
We want to do things the right way, the first time, gaining projected results with no setbacks, no feelings of inadequacy, no repeats, and no heartache. I don’t know if you’ve noticed but this isn’t ever going to be a thing. Life is just not designed that way. You may be able to execute on […]
Preparation is the Key Ingredient
If you walk the same road repeatedly, you learn where the potholes are, where the cross streets cross, which trees drop pine cones, what colour the neighbors dog is, and how long it takes to return to where you started. If you want to build confidence, rehearse. Use your time and imagination to walk the […]
Stop Misusing Control: Focus on This One Thing
We love the illusion of control. So much so, that we attempt to control things we have no authority or capability to run. It’s time to stop misusing control over the mindset of others, the ability for another person to love, the length of the line at the grocery store, or a fellow driver using […]
The Strength in Making Mistakes
If you were born able to complete all tasks with no error, you wouldn’t be human. Making mistakes is part of being human. Experiencing failure or defeat and asking yourself what you learned rather than how disappointing you are, is mental strength. Examining your performance with eyes that see opportunity rather than eyes that see […]
The Hidden Power of Emotional Control
Emotional control can make all the difference in your next move. In employment, in parenting, in sports and in all interpersonal interactions, how you show up in the next moment has a critical impact. If you are emotionally reactive, allowing expression of your current feelings to run wild, you have lost control of your part […]
The Parenting Challenge: The Ultimate Lesson in Strength
Congratulations parents! By default your mental toughness is being tested and measured daily. What a gift to have access to every day mental strength training. Included in this program (brought to you by your children) is the opportunity to be exhausted and overwhelmed, surprised by yet another unexpected turn of events, and dreaming of just […]
Why the Thrill of Pursuit Could Change Your Life
Part of the thrill of pursuit is that it is impossible to predict just how the path will unfold or be paved as you move. We often think we can make a solid plan and with decent accuracy understand how it will go. However, there are always hiccups, backpedals, derailments, and full on stops that […]
Start now: Change challenge
Change other people? Waste of time to try. Change yourself? Yes. Definitely. Always. Ongoing. Influence people? Sure. You do not get to choose who they are though… Be influenced? Absolutely. Choose your mentors wisely. Control other people? Nope. Invite other people. Control yourself? It’s all you can control. Accept challenge? YES. Make a habit to […]
