A Coaching Reference
To be mentally TOUGH means to be able to handle any situation while being calm, collected, and at-ease. This is an important aspect of the Fight ON! Mentality. You are not easily rattled when things don’t go your way or when outcomes don’t meet your expectations. As you develop mental toughness, you begin to automatically know what to do and how to react in whatever circumstance you find yourself in, either by letting go of something if it does not work for you, or persevering when you know you can get past that situation. Developing mental toughness will allow you to perform under pressure and deal with the outcome whether it be a positive or negative one. You will learn how to deal, handle, and cope with success as well as adversity, setbacks, and struggle.
TIPS:
- Do the hard things first. When we choose the hard things in life we develop mental toughness and life becomes easier. When we always choose the easiest path we get weaker.
- Hold yourself accountable. Whether you are working on your game, a special project, or your grades hold yourself accountable and continue to work hard.
- Replace weak thoughts like, “I can’t, I’m tired, I’m bored,” with strong thoughts like “I can, I’m strong, I’m tough, I’m the best.”
Memorize these important quotes:
“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." - Thomas Jefferson
"Men’s best successes come after their disappointments." - Henry Ward Beecher
"You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius
“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." - Thomas Jefferson
"Men’s best successes come after their disappointments." - Henry Ward Beecher
"You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius