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Author: Doug Strycharczyk
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2018-04-17
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 0429912633
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides more clarity into what mental toughness means and to measure its impact when children and young people are taught how to acquire it not as a "chalk and talk" didactic exercise but experientially.
Author: Peter Clough
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Published: 2012-02-03
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 0749463783
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMental toughness is about how effectively individuals respond when faced with stress, pressure and challenge. Understanding this concept is essential to improving performance for both the individual and the organization, and this book, one of the first in the field to take a look at mental toughness as a serious discipline, teaches you how to assess mental toughness in individuals and organizations to drive performance, improve your own ability to cope with stress and apply a range of techniques required to recognize, use and develop mental toughness effectively. Full of sample exercises and case studies, this book also features the Mental Toughness Questionnaire - a unique self-assessment tool to determine your mental toughness score and what this means. Tracing its development from sports psychology into the world of health, education and business, Developing Mental Toughness takes a deep look at mental toughness and its application at the organizational level.
Author: Peter Clough
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Published: 2015-08-03
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 0749473819
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMental toughness is about how effectively individuals deal with stress, pressure and challenge. It is rooted in the notion of resilience but moves beyond this by adding ideas from the world of positive psychology. The result is a complete process which is highly applicable and measurable. Tracing its development from sports psychology into business, health and education sectors, Developing Mental Toughness was the first book to look at applications at the organizational level and to provide a reliable psychometric measure. The new edition of Developing Mental Toughness includes greater coverage of how mental toughness relates to other behaviours and can be applied to leadership, creativity, emotional intelligence, and motivation. It also looks at its applications in employability and entrepreneurship, and has expanded coverage of coaching for mental toughness. Written for anyone coaching individuals and teams for improved performance, the book contains practical guidance and techniques, exercises and case studies, all reflecting the exciting developments in this field over the last five years.
Author: Moses Horne
Publisher:
Published: 2020-03-31
Total Pages: 110
ISBN-13: 9780578660639
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMental Toughness For Young Athletes is a book designed to help kids and teens find and strengthen their mental toughness mindset muscle. There are a lot of books out there for mental toughness for the adult mind, but not a lot for the developing mind. This book fills the gap. Filled with proven, easy to apply, 5-minute exercises, "Mental Toughness For Young Athletes" is a chronicling of an actual youth athlete's mental toughness journey. In the book he and his father talk about their mental toughness struggles and successes. They also give the exact mental toughness exercises that helped them down their path towards their success. If you have a young athlete who is struggling with finding and growing their mental toughness this book is for you. Real proven exercises with a young athlete's perspective. Experts are great, but having a kid's mindset and thought process included in a book about mental toughness for kids and teens is priceless.
Author: Ben Bergeron
Publisher: Ben Bergeron, LLC
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781619617278
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Ben's ability to develop mental toughness and the approach he shares in Chasing Excellence is a game changer for athletes in any sport." --Javier Vazquez, Major League Baseball All-Star "This book will do for you what Ben has done for me--take you to the next level and show you how to be the best. His insights on the mental game are second to none. You will feel prepared for anything." --Bethany Hart-Gerry, US Olympic Bobsled Team CrossFit trainer Ben Bergeron has helped build the world's fittest athletes, but he's not like other coaches. He believes that greatness is not for the elite few; that winning is a result, not a goal; and that character, not talent, is what makes a true champion. His powerful philosophy can help anyone excel at all aspects of life. Using the dramatic competition between the top contenders at the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games(R) as a background, Ben explores the step-by-step process of achieving excellence and the unique set of positive character traits necessary for leveling up to world-class. The mindset and methodology that have produced some of the greatest athletes in the world's most gruelling sport can work equally well for golfers, lawyers, artists, entrepreneurs--anyone who's willing to commit totally to becoming better than the best. By Chasing Excellence, you'll discover how extraordinary it's possible for you to be.
Author: Jennifer L. Etnier
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Published: 2009-12-15
Total Pages: 213
ISBN-13: 0807898511
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMental training is just as important as physical training when it comes to success in sport. And like physical fitness, mental toughness is something that can be taught and learned. Yet many young athletes have not learned the psychological skills needed to develop their best game. This book was written specifically for young athletes interested in improving their performance and reaching their potential in sport. Bring Your "A" Game introduces key strategies for mental training, such as goal setting, pre-performance routines, confidence building, and imagery. Each of the seventeen chapters focuses on a single mental skill and offers key points and exercises designed to reinforce the concepts. The book encourages athletes to incorporate these mental skills into their daily lives and practice sessions so that they become second nature during competition. Whether used at home by student athletes or assigned by coaches as part of team development, Bring Your "A" Game will help young performers develop a plan for success and learn to deal with the challenges of pursuing excellence in sport.
Author: Peter Clough
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Published: 2021-09-03
Total Pages: 345
ISBN-13: 1398601853
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow can individuals and organizations understand and measure mental toughness to deal with stress and challenge, and so improve performance? This fully updated third edition of Developing Mental Toughness provides the answers to unlock this potential. Tracing its development from sports psychology into the business sector, Developing Mental Toughness provides a reliable psychometric measure to apply at the organizational level. With coverage on how mental toughness relates to other behaviours and can be applied to employability, leadership, performance, creativity, emotional intelligence and motivation, the practical guidance and exercises in this book make it essential reading for academics, managers and coaches alike. This third edition includes an expansion of the 4Cs model to include concepts on learning orientation and resilience and new chapters on evidence-based practice and using the Mental Toughness Questionnaire (MTQ48) to gain richer self-awareness. Featuring case studies from Deloitte and Ethiad, Developing Mental Toughness is the practical coaching guide for developing capabilities and resilience.
Author: Jason Selk
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Published: 2008-10-05
Total Pages: 210
ISBN-13: 0071600647
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“10-Minute Toughness is a solid mental training program. In fact I feel it is the best of its kind. . . . [It's] what the title says: ten minutes a day that connects your talents and abilities to the outcome you're seeking. As a retired NFL player looking forward, I can see as many applications for the toughness Jason Selk's program brought out of me in the business world as there were on the football field.” --Jeff Wilkins, Former NFL Pro Bowl Kicker “The mental side of the game is extremely important. 10-Minute Toughness helps the players develop the mental toughness needed for success; it really makes a difference.” --Walt Jocketty, General Manager of the 2006 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals “Jason Selk has spent a tremendous amount of time and energy developing effective mental-training programs and coaches workshops. He is truly committed to helping individuals and teams to perform at their very best, when it really counts.” --Peter Vidmar, Olympic Gold Medalist Mental training is a must for high performance both on the field and off. But simply hoping for mental toughness isn't going to build any mind muscles. You need a proven routine of daily exercises to get you where you want to go. 10-Minute Toughness is your personal coach for boosting brainpower and achieving a competitive edge in whatever game you play. With quickness and ease, you'll learn how to master your own mind and psych out your opponents using personalized techniques from one of America's most successful sport psychology consultants. Like no other program available, the 10-Minute Toughness (10-MT) routine gets you ready for the competition in just ten minutes a day.
Author: Michael J. Asken
Publisher: Clube de Autores
Published: 2018-12-05
Total Pages: 45
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIf you constantly wake up tired and stressed and you feel like life is very hard, this guide will change your mindset and apply it to modern life. This is about knowing what you want and going for it. It’s about being tough and it’s about not...
Author: Niels van Hove
Publisher:
Published: 2018-08-06
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 9780648085935
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis illustrated book teaches 5-8 year old children about aspects of developing resilience, confidence and a growth mindset and how to bring a positive attitude to everyday challenges.
