[Infographic] 7 Helpful Ways to “Act As if” Toward Mental Toughness
I absolutely can’t stand the saying ” fake it until you make it.” Why do you want to fake anything in life on purpose, especially to yourself?
It’s almost as bad as S.M.A.R.T. Goals!
We already fake enough.
We have social media profiles of our happy faces. We posture and become in the business not of being real, but of image management. So, please don’t fake it.
Instead, here are ways to act as if.
The difference is that acting your way into right thinking is easier than trying to think your way into right acting. It takes commitment, mental toughness, and often a coach.
Here is a fun infographic for you to follow to build your mental toughness by “acting as if.”
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Dr. Rob Bell is a Sport Psychology Coach. His company DRB & associates coach executives and professional athletes and is based in Indianapolis. Some clients have included three winners on the PGA Tour, Indy Eleven, University of Notre Dame, Marriott, and Walgreens.