Mental toughness is an important trait to have while pursuing success, especially in competitive environments.

The four C’s of mental toughness are Confidence, Control, Commitment, and Challenge.

Confidence allows you to believe in yourself throughout your journey.

Control puts you in a position to make the best decisions by trusting your mental abilities over the other forces influencing you.

Commitment allows you to stay true to your course and persist even when there are setbacks along the way.

Lastly, Challenge encourages you to reflect on your skills and competencies which will lead to growth ultimately enabling you to reach success more quickly. Continue reading →

People who have achieved a high level of success and who reach their goals are often said to possess something called “mental toughness”. Mentally tough people are not necessarily born with any inherent advantage. Instead, it is the habits they practice every day that allows them to reach this state.

Habits such as goal-setting, delayed gratification, positive self-talk, stress management, and continuous learning are just a few qualities mentally tough individuals have in common.

Good habits are formed by repetition. Making the following behaviors your habits will build the mental toughness you need to be the best you can be. By engaging in these activities on a regular basis, anyone can start to lead a more fulfilling life by embracing the mental toughness that lies within all of us. Continue reading →