Sep 8, 2017 | ASEAN, Mental Toughness
Well, actually, not this because I’m writing and you are reading. What I’m talking about is using my phone to actually call you. Real time. You and Me. Communication. I have to admit I have fallen out of practice with impromptu calls, which is easy to do when you...
Sep 7, 2017 | ASEAN, Mental Toughness
When I can, I try and live in the moment to enjoy what I’m doing and not get too stressed by replaying past moments or planning too much for the future. I’m encouraged to do this by articles I read and podcasts I listen to and frankly because it feels beneficial to do...
Sep 5, 2017 | ASEAN, Mental Toughness
Sometimes you just don’t have the confidence or capability in a social situation to comfortably see it through. More often than not you’ll instinctively disengage so as not to fail. However, sometimes having the courage to ‘ Fake It Till You Make It ‘ and appear both...
Sep 4, 2017 | Mental Toughness, Quotes
“If you can’t excel with talent, triumph with effort” – Stephen G. Weinbaum
Sep 1, 2017 | ASEAN, Mental Toughness
It was one of those many passionate but ultimately pointless conversations about sport that us males indulge in. If mental toughness was a sporting team who would it be? We were discussing the qualities of mental toughness we valued – the never say die, backs to the...
Aug 29, 2017 | ASEAN, Coaching, Mental Toughness
I have occasionally have senior moments therefore I was interested to read about this recent study in the excellent Psyblog journal. Authors of the study, Doctors Blake Richards and Paul Frankland from the University of Toronto, argue that simply remembering...
Aug 25, 2017 | ASEAN, Mental Toughness
When most people start a new job they go to work with incredible energy and enthusiasm. However once the “honeymoon period” is over, the attraction can wear thin and your intrinsic motivation and satisfaction start to fade. It becomes more difficult to perform at a...
Aug 24, 2017 | ASEAN, Mental Toughness
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is one of the most popular philosophers ever. Born in 1844 in Germany he was also a critic, a poet and a Greek and Latin scholar. His work has profoundly influenced western philosophy and modern intellectual history. A long time ago I...
Aug 23, 2017 | ASEAN, Mental Toughness
Too often we’re told by coaches, leaders and other experts what mindset we should adopt, rather than focusing on how best to use the mindset we already have. I think I’m guilty of this at times through my posts. In this post I’m reproducing below an excellent piece...
Aug 22, 2017 | ASEAN, Mental Toughness
You only need to run for a bus or to lift something heavier than usual to become aware of the importance of your physical health. However, if you want to maximize your enjoyment of life you also need to focus on and improve mental health. You need to ensure that you...
