Makowski's Martial Arts & Fitness
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING MENTALLY TOUGH IN MARTIAL ARTS, ATHLETICS AND IN EVERY DAY LIFE?
We often discuss “focus” and its importance during Taekwondo and Krav Maga classes. It is at the root of improving attitude, physical skills and character performance; the ingredients for Mental Toughness.
Mental toughness is a measure of a person’s ability to recover quickly from difficulties and challenges. It is framed by an individual’s strength of confidence and self-esteem. Meeting the challenges presented in learning, life situations, and athletic endeavors evidence mental toughness. These are the critical environments that measure the level of determination and perseverance that are necessary to achieve success.
WHAT ARE THE WAYS TO SET GOALS AND AND HAVE THE SELF DISCIPLINE TO ACHIEVE THEM?
A new year, a new you. Yes, it’s a very common theme and a catalyst for many people to make resolutions about self-improvement. But, to achieve those goals, more than desire is needed.
Desires and dreams are simply things we “wish” to have. A goal, on the other hand, is a target to work toward. To achieve the goal, it must be set to be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and have a timeline for success. These are “s.m.a.r.t.” goals because they establish a roadmap to the destination. This framework sets realistic parameters for accomplishing the work that must be done to achieve the goal.