To increase performance, you must learn how to effectively dial in your internal dialogue. The mental skill of 'self-talk' can be leveraged as a tool to perform better in the present moment. To do this effectively, you must understand what it is and how to apply it to improve your focus on the process. Internal Dialogue We all possess an internal dialog and it is very important during difficult moments to maintain control of this dialogue or self-talk. For most of us, our nat

One of the most effective ways to negotiate hardship is through the mental toughness technique of  ‘chunking’. This skill is a powerful way to manage stress and ensure victory through adversity.  Learn How To Settle In When adversity hits, our instinct is to allow negative thoughts to creep into our minds and become overwhelmed by the current situation or event. When we accept these thoughts, they shatter our confidence and we end up looking for a way out. Once this happens,

There is a lot of discussion about what toughness and resilience are, how these concepts are similar, and how they differ.  I did not know the difference, nor did I think about these concepts much until I began teaching them for the Navy during the twilight of my 22-year military career in special operations. Let me be clear, you do need both qualities ( toughness and resilience ) to be as effective as possible and to perform to your utmost potential. What is toughness? Some

When it comes to performance, learning how to execute to your potential regardless of the circumstance should be the goal. It doesn't matter what you can do today in comfort ( or under limited stress ). What is really of value is your ability to show up and execute when it counts. We begin the process of developing this skill by disciplining ourselves to effectively perform our job, role, duty, responsibility, etc. to standard day in and day out regardless of how we feel. Thi

What is commitment and how does this affect our ability to overcome adversity and accomplish our goals and objectives?   Foundation...

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