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Working Hard, Hardly Working

Ep. 122 How To Get Rid of Self Doubt & Achieve Your Dreams With Maya Raichoora

Jan 20, 2025
Maya Raichoora, a mental fitness expert, shares her transformative journey from chronic illness to mental resilience. She discusses the significant difference between mental health and mental fitness, emphasizing proactive strategies. Maya introduces powerful visualization techniques akin to those used by athletes like Venus Williams, illustrating their role in enhancing performance. She also explores emotional release methods and building self-confidence, highlighting the importance of internal validation and supportive relationships for personal growth.
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  • Maya Raichoora emphasizes the distinction between mental health and mental fitness, advocating for the active pursuit of mental resilience through consistent training and routines.
  • Visualization is presented as a powerful technique for achieving personal goals, helping individuals prepare mentally for challenges and enhancing real-world performance through positive mental rehearsal.

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Maya's Journey to Mental Fitness

At just 15, Maya faced a significant life challenge when diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, an incurable illness that profoundly impacted her mental and physical well-being. During her turbulent teenage years filled with hospital visits and intense discomfort, she discovered the transformative power of mental training and visualization. These techniques helped her visualize a healthy self, which became a catalyst for her recovery and inspired her mission to teach others about mental fitness. This experience highlighted that mental resilience is just as crucial as physical recovery in facing life's adversities.

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