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The Modern Mind

#108 | 6 Lessons On How To Manage Stress And Build Your Resilience.

Jun 24, 2024
Former New York Yankees Performance Psychologist, Lauren Johnson, discusses measuring mental toughness and techniques to control emotions. Ultrarunner Kris King shares overcoming depression, and rugby player Lewis Robling talks about using running to improve mental health. Entrepreneur Mike Gammell describes dealing with startup pressure, and barrister James Exton explains building resilience in a high-stress job. Dr. Robert Glover also offers valuable insights on personal growth.
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  • Focus on controllable factors to enhance mental toughness and performance.
  • Incremental progress and adapting to challenges fosters resilience and personal growth.

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Building Mental Toughness Through Control and Exposure to Challenges

Fostering mental toughness involves understanding what is within one's control and what is not. This distinction allows for better decisions and efficient use of energy. Lauren Johnson highlights the 'circle of control' exercise to visualize this concept, emphasizing the importance of directing efforts towards manageable factors.

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