Mental Toughness Blog
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Will Your Goals Experience a Lapse Or Collapse?
Will Your Goals List Experience a Lapse Or Collapse? Gordon Alan Marlatt was a pioneer in addiction and alcohol dependence research. He led the movement toward a new behavioral approach toward treatment. In direct contrast to other leading researchers during the 1970s, Marlatt found that exposure to “high-risk situations” led people to lapse. It was…
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Three ways to beat the holiday blues
I sometimes get sad around Christmas and the New Year! I get the blues because, all of the build-up, the anticipation, the excitement, and then…. nothing. Here’s how to beat the holiday blues. I simply forget that the journey is more important than the destination. I tell my athletes not to build up any event…
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5 Mental Toughness Lessons From My 50 Mile JFK Ultra
5 Mental Toughness Lessons From 50 Mile JFK Ultra The funny thing about racing and competition is that running a 50-mile ultra, the test comes first and then the lessons come afterward. Such is life… Here are the five epic mental toughness lessons that I learned from my 50-mile run. Race Breakdown: The race started…
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5 Popular Myths About Mental Toughness That Are Simply Wrong
5 popular myths about mental toughness that are simply wrong Mental Toughness, Grit, and Resiliency are the deciding factors for success in almost any career and endeavor. Perhaps more importantly, is that it will also determine our overall level of joy, satisfaction, and happiness in life. Let’s define it first! Mental Toughness = How one…
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6 Natural Ways To Reduce Stress
Stress and anxiety are major problems for many Americans. When stress becomes extreme, your mental, emotional, and physical health all suffer. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to reduce your anxiety and improve your quality of life. Here are six natural stress management techniques that you can try. 6 Natural Ways to Reduce…
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Principles of Use of the ADI-R
The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) assists with the diagnosis of autism in individuals of all ages. It may also be used as a tool for assessing related disorders known as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). The ADI-R is an extended interview that produces a range of information. The interviewer administering the ADI-R must be experienced,…