Standing Strong: Six Ways to Maintain Your Mental Toughness |
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Most of us have faced periods when we've had to push through difficulties and stand tall in the face of adversity. Whether at work or in other aspects of life, it's essential to be TOUGH. Sometimes physical toughness works, but I believe mental toughness is just as important. No matter how tough you seem on the outside, if you can't mentally accept and face down a situation, you're likely to fall apart before you reach the end. So, how's your mental toughness these days? Are you as strong as well-tempered steel ... or so brittle you're ready to shatter at a strong blow? Consider these six ways to toughen your mental grit:
Metal or Rubber? Anyone participating in business requires substantial mental toughness, because business is a competitive field. But perhaps a better name for mental toughness is mental flexibility, because you often must flip things around, flex to meet new challenges and goals, absorb change, and rebound with new vigor when the world knocks you down. If you can come back up with a smile on your face, the next punch will be a lot easier to avoid. Laura Stack is a high-energy International Keynote Speaker. Bestselling author of six books. Leading Expert in performance and productivity. Audience favorite for thousands year-after-year. Go-to resource to increase sales. Build teams. Grow customer bases. Nurture leadership. And help people achieve more in less time with more balance (and less stress) than ever before. Fun, dynamic, and drivenâand perfect for your next event. Contact her at www.TheProductivityPro.com. |
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