There is this idea that tough times create tough people. While intuitively this makes since, the reality is that this is far from the truth. To explain why, let’s start with a metaphor of a storm as an example of tough times. Would you build shelter from a storm in the middle of a storm? […]
The American Psychological Association states that resilience is the “vital psychological factor that contributes to the ability to overcome and adapt positively to challenging situations.” Unquestionably, as a mental skill coach who works with athletes, resilience is a top priority. In fact, I recognized this importance even before I became a mental skills coach. When […]
Resilience is a muscle. So, just like any other muscle, you don’t know how weak it is until you must lift something heavy. In the case of resilience, it might not always be clear that you’re being weak. However, the longer you wait to identify that you are lacking in resilience when facing adversity, the […]