by Kay Z | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
For more than a century, scientists have studied the psychology behind sports and performance. The study of mental toughness, as an offshoot of that discipline, is a relative newcomer. Here’s how it was developed and who are the luminaries in this short history...
by Kay Z | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Yes, you read me correctly: focusing on your goals doesn’t work, in fact goals don’t work unless you don’t focus on them. Let me explain. To get the most out of your performance, it’s imperative that you maintain present-minded focus. If...
by Kay Z | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Inspiration can come in many forms . . . and you never know when it’s going to hit you, but when it does, it’s a force to be reckoned with and you want to harness it with as much intensity as possible. As an athlete or high performer, you can get really...
by Kay Z | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Matter over Mind – Huh? The common pairing of these two words is Mind over Matter. But, I’d like to argue that all too often our mind sets limits to which we unconsciously comply. The mind is the boss of everything we choose to do, and everything we ask of our bodies....
by Kay Z | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
At Mental Toughness Inc., we teach that passion aids in the myelination of the neural pathways of the brain. These pathways link our thoughts to our feelings and behaviours. Imagine racing determinedly to be first to the soccer ball, risking an off balance strike, and...
by Kay Z | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
In sport, heck, in any kind of high performance pursuit, we talk a lot about goal setting and the mental toughness required to really put yourself out there and to maybe even fail (check out my blog on “Why Failure is Necessary” if you missed it). The path to our...
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