People, Participation, Progression, Performance in Hockey
“Absolutely, you can improve and become better at toughness. It’s a talent, but it can be acquired, too, its a bit like building a callus.”
Tough is not a talent, it’s a skill. It’s mental and physical. You build toughness through facing challenges, overcoming adversity, and having the perseverance to push forward despite obstacles.
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| Accept that it's a journey | Work on your focus | Commit to consistency |
| Mental toughness is a skill that you develop from facing challenges, setbacks, and perseverance. Work on it and build it through how you prepare every day. Believe in your future and your potential. | It means focusing on what matters. The most resilient people understand that you can only "control what you can control". By accepting this, you're focusing and prioritizing on what you own and accepting there are things outside your circumstance. | To be mentally tougher, you need to be consistent. This means consistent with your mindset and your approach. Be consistent with your actions and how approach things. Choose to see the wave instead of riding the wave. |
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| Challenge yourself | Work on stress response | Reframe your perspective |
| By doing tough things, you are building your ability to be flexible and adaptable. People often think toughness is just determination, but it's also your ability to not be dependent on your current environment. Practice allows you to help your mind and body simulate that future stress. | Toughness is always tested under stressful circumstances. Work on your ability to improve your stress responses whether it's meditation, breath work, or visualization. By improving your threshold, you prepare your mind and body to better handle adversity and challenges when they appear. | Your mindset and perspective shape how you interpret and respond to challenges. A positive and resilient mindset enables you to view obstacles as opportunities for growth rather than insurmountable barriers. This approach encourages a proactive attitude creating a flexible and adaptable attitude. |
