This is such a huge factor that it actually outweighs talent. A talented musician may not get as far as a musician with only average musical skills because the average musician has far more mental fitness to work harder and longer. There are certain traits that are displayed by people with mental fitness. These include: • Motivation • Positive mindset • Self control • Good at handling pressure • Energetic These are the type of people who can turn on a dime and change direction. If things don't go their way, they don't let disappointment stop them. They simply go with the flow, change course, and adapt. So, if you have a goal or a dream that you want to reach, start making plans and taking action in order to achieve it. Map out a plan of attack and don't let anything stand in your way. Be flexible and ready to take action. If something comes up and you miss your writing time, don't let it pass. Just reschedule so you get your next page written. When you do these things, you are well on your way to showing that you have what it takes to achieve your goals and dreams. How Mentally Fit Are You? Many successful people are successful because they possess mental fitness. Some research studies suggest your
intelligence only accounts for 30% of your actual achievements. Mental fitness accounts for the rest. So, what makes a person mentally fit? If you are mentally fit, you have the perseverance to follow through on things. If you are an athlete, your mental fitness is displayed by not missing workouts; a student would not miss assignments; a writer works through the writer's block and puts words on paper anyway. People who are mentally fit are usually surrounded by successful people. They show traits such as being consistent, adhering to schedules, and always approaching things with a positive and professional mindset. In other words, they know what their responsibilities are and they carry them out. If you currently don't feel fit, don’t worry; you can work on developing this trait and increasing your mental fitness. Your first step is to define what the words mental fitness mean for you. There is no one definition that suits everyone. So write down things you can do that will imply you have mental fitness.
Here are a few examples: • Not missing your workouts for the next 2 weeks • Finishing your next project ahead of schedule • Stop drinking soda • Doing that extra rep before quitting • Not missing family night with your kids The only way to demonstrate that you have mental fitness is by taking action and proving it to yourself! Changing your mindset is one of the first steps to
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