Mental Toughness

1. Self-Belief:

• Having an unshakable belief in your ability to achieve competition goals
• Unique qualities that make you better than your opponents.

2. Motivation:

• Having an insatiable desire and internalized motivation to succeed (you really got to want it)
• Ability to bounce back from performance setbacks with increased determination to succeed.

3. Focus:

• Remain fully focused on the task at hand in the face of competition-specific distractions
• Able to switch focus on and off as required
• Not being adversely affected by others performance or your own internal distractions (worry, negative mind chatter)

4. Composure/Handling Pressure:

• Able to regain psychological control following unexpected events or distractions
• Thriving on the pressure of competition (embracing pressure, stepping into the moment)
• Accept that anxiety is inevitable in competition and know you can cope with it