Embracing Vulnerability in Performance

This chapter emphasizes the importance of recognizing and connecting with vulnerabilities in athletes' mental health. It discusses the role of self-compassion, the impact of psychological triggers, and the interplay between emotions, motivation, and performance.

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Happy New Year! Why not make 2025 one of your best years to date? To do so if you focus some attention on improving your mental toughness by creating better routines and habits you can give yourself a great chance.

In this NEW episode, a number of our excellent guests offer many helpful and inspiring suggestions. Points of note relate to understanding the stories that you tell yourself about certain situations, events and abilities, how to find your passion and purpose, being authentic and true to yourself, considering who you surround yourself with and many more things.

Key Learning Points:

· Reflect on your own narrative and find ways to make it more empowering.

· Create a real and imaginary "board of directors" of mentors and inspirational figures to provide guidance.

· Identify your routines and habits, how you spend your time, and make relevant adjustments.

· Embrace fear and use it as a tool for growth.

· Identify and manage your character traits that can hold you back.

· Prioritise personal development and spend time working on yourself.

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Relevant Podcast Episodes To Improve Your Mental Toughness as Relayed in Episode 271

Ep001: Doug Strycharczyk – The Importance of Mental Toughness