Mental Toughness — Doing The Right Thing For Your Team When It's Not The Best For You!

People think being physically strong is a sign of good health. So they often neglect the term mental health. Consider a person who is physically strong and capable of fighting two men simultaneously. He won't win if he is not mentally strong, mentally sound. Mental toughness is a measure of individual resilience and confidence that may predict success at workplace. It is the ability to resist, manage and overcome worries, concerns regarding your excel.

Have you ever thought why do some people accomplish their goals while others fail? One person achieves his aim and the rest don't. The difference is their mental toughness. It is the grit which plays an important role. 21 Sikhs against 10000 invaders in the Battle of Saragarhi. What made those 21 Sikhs fight so hard against a huge number of 10000? It was their mental toughness. Mental toughness is never found within a person. It is to be built.

In a word, toughness and grit equal consistency. Mentally tough athletes don't miss their workouts. Mentally fit employees work on schedule, complete their assignments and deliver on a more consistent basis. Decide what mental toughness means to you - going one month without missing workout, going one week without junk food, meditating every morning this week or anything else you wish. Emotional stability, readiness for change, focus, preparation for challenges - all these help you to get tougher. Reframe your negative thoughts. Everything begins and ends in your mind. Never forget to have adequate rest. Mental toughness isn't about motivation, it is about your habits.

Mental toughness is built through small wins. Babe Ruth once said, “It is really hard to beat a person who never gives up.” Be that person.