Just in case you missed it, there is a new page on this blog with a list of mental toughness books that I recommend. They are primarily focused on racket sports, but I add to the list on an on-going basis.
I will also be creating a new list of sports psychology books that go more into the general aspects of elite peak performance in sport.
Mental toughness is not just for sports athletes – it translates to all aspects of life.
A few pointers before you embark on mental toughness training…
- You need to know the context you’re dealing with (the more specific, the better)
- You need self-awareness (or a coach to know you)
- You need to be willing to change and test if progress is being made
- You need to be honest with yourself because all the dialogue is internal (or have a coach who won’t let you off the hook)
- You need to have a plan (1 Percent Improvements)
- You need to be strong because it won’t happen immediately, but once it does – WATCH OUT!
You’ve got great insights about the mental aspect of coaching I enjoy your blog posts because they have a different approach than most coaches. It’s refreshing.