Does Mental Toughness Matter?

 

Before I get flagged down for infringement into I.P. rights, allow me to acknowledge grabbing this photo from Linkedin [3 Mental Toughness Myths and Much More].  BUT other than this photo, our contents for today's thread is mine no less.  And rather than re-do things, allow me to quote AI's definition of MENTAL TOUGHNESS as the ability to stay resilient focused and confident WHILE persistently pursuing goals despite challenges, pressures and setbacks!!!

Indeed, mental toughness may seem so limited to our mental aspect but across all disciplines, experts are one in categorically stating that MENTAL TOUGHNESS is just too all-encompassing because it combines resilience, emotional control and even adaptability to thrive even in the worst ever challenges we may face💥💥💥

For alignment, MENTAL TOUGHNESS comes in multifarious forms and shapes.  So, WHILE there is no singular definition as to WHAT it means, it should be comfortably safe to link MENTAL TOUGHNESS as an extension of our resilience.  As such, MENTAL TOUGHNESS encompasses cognitive, emotional and even behavioral skills that enable individuals, couples and groups to endure adversity WHILE adapting and growing from within💚💛💜

Let's dice and drill being MENTALLY STRONG versus MENTAL TOUGHNESS.  True, a strong-minded individual can be unyielding OR fixed in their outlook.  On the other hand, WHEN someone is mentally strong and adopts that strong mindset, they are confident in WHO they are and their abilities, adopting that growth mindset that would support us rather than fixating on obstacles along the way😡😡😡

Our takeaway:  Through the years, I've witnessed first hand people WHO had all the resources in life, folks WHO were kind of 'positioned at the runway, ready to takeoff' BUT aborting the takeoff that was next in line, all because that MENTAL TOUGHNESS suddenly softened, suddenly weakened in the face of surging challenges.  WHAT this tells us is that even WHEN we're about in that 'TAKEOFF' mode at the runway, that does NOT guarantee that your TAKEOFF won't get aborted for reasons becayuse your MENTAL TOUGHNESS suffered an impactful hit.  Our FIX?  Reinforce  your inner strength to further strengthen your MENTAL TOUGHNESS.  No other way dude👆👆👆