Comments on: Mental Toughness Is Important When You Want To Be Successful

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Fri, 03 May 2019 16:19:47 +0000

In reply to Barb Parcells. Thanks Barb!

By: Barb Parcells

Barb Parcells — Wed, 01 May 2019 20:54:58 +0000

Wow, a very empowering post!

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Wed, 01 May 2019 19:49:38 +0000

In reply to CK Kochis. We have a mutual learning experience here, Cindy. I learn a lot more about myself when I read your blog! When we share our stories to convey a message, it is better understood and the teacher in us empowers the student.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Wed, 01 May 2019 19:47:57 +0000

In reply to Debra Oakland. I agree mental toughness is different for each one of us depending on our life experiences, Debra. The only thing that is constant is the focus and motivation required to achieve the situational goal. Thank you for sharing you experience with us and adding to the conversation.

By: CK Kochis

CK Kochis — Wed, 01 May 2019 16:25:02 +0000

I learn a lot about myself when I read your pearls of wisdom, Vatsala. This insightful article has me taking a closer look at my perceptions and reactions in regards to the level of mental toughness I possess. I appreciate how you weave your story and share actionable steps to nurture the elements for a healthier life. Thank you…

By: Debra Oakland

Debra Oakland — Wed, 01 May 2019 15:58:32 +0000

This is an excellent article Vatsala. I think of mental toughness as courage and resilience. I embraced these two qualities while experiencing loss of 5 immediate family members over 5 years. Courage and resilience have served me well and taken me from the depths of grief through self-care along with the support of family and friends. Mental toughness is different for each of us depending on our life experiences. As you say, it is an inner strength that we can cultivate and learn.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Wed, 01 May 2019 14:20:33 +0000

In reply to Heather. Prayer and meditation are definitely required to nourish the mind and give it the downtime it needs to cope with the noisy world we live in, Heather, especially if the work we do is of a cerebral or spiritual healing nature. Thanks for adding to the conversation.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Wed, 01 May 2019 14:18:13 +0000

In reply to Rachel. Thank you Rachel. Time with family and self-care are crucial to support mental toughness and as you point out, everything in our lives is connected. Its in ignoring these elements that we experience a lack of work life balance.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Wed, 01 May 2019 14:16:37 +0000

In reply to Laura. You're welcome Laura.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Wed, 01 May 2019 14:15:00 +0000

In reply to Kelley Grimes. Thank you too, Kelley. I've seen far too many people mistake aggression for mental toughness when the key to mental strength is actually building fortitude and resilience with daily positive actions and motivation to succeed.