08 Jul 5 ways to hone your mental fitness and become the high performer you were meant to be
Mental fitness is a concept very similar to resilience.
Resilience is a concept very important to happiness.
Why?
Because no matter how happy we are or how good our lives are, things will go wrong and we’ll face some form of adversity.
Resilience, and mental fitness, is what helps us bounce back to happiness as quickly as possible …
via Fast Company
Over the past five years, I went from investment banking to working with elite-level athletes as a performance psychologist, and then to supporting corporate leaders as an executive coach. I had a front-row seat, working with over 250 clients across the globe and coaching over 2,000 hours. I collaborated with these leaders as they pivoted, flexed, and adapted to thrive during the roller coaster we collectively experienced throughout the pandemic. What did I learn from this experience? A simple truth that I still hold dear to my heart: There is no successful high performance without well-being. This truth is tried and tested. And it is the reason why I dedicate my life and work to unlocking the power of mental fitness.
Here are five tips to help you harness the power of mental fitness, and walk on water:
PRACTICE MINDFULNESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT
High performers understand the detrimental effects of chronic stress on their well-being and productivity. Cultivating a mindfulness practice is essential. Key to mindfulness practice is developing your informal mindfulness practice, which allows you to incorporate mental fitness into your day-to-day life. An activity such as walking the dog every day when done mindfully and intentionally can be a game changer for your high performance.
One of my clients turned this daily routine into much-needed time for self-care by using the time to tune in to nature, reflect, and create a bit of space from their own thoughts. Through breathwork, they tapped into their inner knowledge and strength. As the practice developed, it sparked creativity and wisdom. We often joked in coaching sessions that when we would hit roadblocks we could just wait for their morning dog walk to magically bring answers. And it always did.
So, if you truly want to walk on water and thrive, focus on your mindfulness practice. Next time you go for a shower or a cup of coffee, ask yourself: How can I be more intentional with this time?
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