Published Jun 25, 2017

How to Build Mental Toughness (according to a PhD and World Champion)

Athletes can boost performance by embracing mental toughness with insights from Simon Marshall, PhD, and world champion Lesley Patterson, who discuss transformative strategies for building self-confidence, leveraging neuroscience, and managing race anxiety effectively.

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- How can one become more comfortable with uncertainty to build resilience?
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- How does social media affect mental health?
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- How can I shift my stress mindset?
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- Can you explain more mindfulness techniques?
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- How can we find comfort in discomfort?
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- What are some habits for mental health and high performance?
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- What is said about the stress-enhancing mindset?
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- How can I overcome fear and anxiety?
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- Can anyone be trained to develop skills?
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- How have others successfully shifted their stress mindset?
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- How can I mitigate social media's impact on my self-esteem?
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- What life lessons can sports teach?
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- What is the importance of seeking challenges?
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- Do mental challenges lead to lasting change?
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- How can I stop comparing myself with others?
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How to Build Mental Toughness (according to a PhD and World Champion)

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Understanding Race Anxiety

Celebrating Milestones

Building Self Confidence

The Comparison Conundrum

Embracing Failure

The Power of Vulnerability

Pushing Beyond Comfort

Cultivating Mental Toughness

Building Mental Toughness

Overcoming Negative Thoughts

Building Confidence

Managing Fear

Striving vs. Enjoying

Boosting Runner Confidence

Finding Joy in Running

Questions from this episode

How can one become more comfortable with uncertainty to build resilience?

How does social media affect mental health?

How can I shift my stress mindset?

Can you explain more mindfulness techniques?

How can we find comfort in discomfort?

What are some habits for mental health and high performance?

What is said about the stress-enhancing mindset?

How can I overcome fear and anxiety?

Can anyone be trained to develop skills?

How have others successfully shifted their stress mindset?

How can I mitigate social media's impact on my self-esteem?

What life lessons can sports teach?

What is the importance of seeking challenges?

Do mental challenges lead to lasting change?

How can I stop comparing myself with others?

Episode Highlights

Building Self Confidence

Building Mental Toughness

Managing Race Anxiety

How to Build Mental Toughness (according to a PhD and World Champion)

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Building Self ConfidenceSimon Marshall, PhD, and Lesley Patterson share insights on building mental toughness in athletes. They explore the role of self-belief and strategies to alter perceptions for improved performance.

Building Self Confidence

Building Mental ToughnessNext, Simon Marshall and Lesley Patterson explore the significance of mental toughness in athletic performance. They discuss strategies for embracing discomfort, training through adversity, and leveraging neuroscience to enhance resilience.

Building Mental Toughness

Managing Race AnxietyLesley Patterson and Simon Marshall explore the commonality of anxiety among athletes and how it can be transformed into a performance-enhancing tool. They discuss strategies like creating alter egos and breaking down challenges to manage stress effectively.

Managing Race Anxiety