270 11 Ways To Build Your Mental Fortitude

Demystifying Mental Toughness

In today’s podcast episode #270, many of our fabulous guests share some tips so that you can build your mental fortitude and consistently perform well in 2025. Key points relate to rest, recovery and well-being where they identify; managing fatigue, nasal breathing, the importance of rest days, nutrition, hydration, cold water and much more to ensure you attack the new year. If you’re looking to get into good habits and maintain optimal well-being and performance this podcast episode is a must to listen to.

Key Learning Points:

· Identify the types of fatigue that you are susceptible to and develop a plan to address it.

· Keep a training diary to track how you are feeling day-to-day.

· Ensure you are taking regular rest days and incorporating activities to nurture your well-being.

· The importance of staying hydrated cannot be understated.

· Incorporate cold exposure, such as cold showers, to aid recovery.

· Circadian rhythms and the importance of sleep for growth and regeneration should be factored in.

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Relevant Podcast Episodes To Build Your Mental Fortitude as Relayed in Episode 270

Ep015: Nick Grantham – Essential Elements of Rest and Recovery

Ep037: Penny Mallory – World Class Thinking, World Class Behaviour

Ep065: Dr Amy Izycky – Encouraging Mentally Healthy Cultures in Sport

Ep046: Kate Mackay – Why Snowboarding is a Metaphor for Life

Ep113: Polly Brennan – The Relationship Between Mental Fitness, Mental Health and Mental Toughness

Ep138: Nick Littlehales – Why do the Mentally Tough see Sleep and Recovery as Important

Ep210: Anna Parker-Naples - Why Breathwork is so Powerful - Sports Psychology

Ep214: Ellen McDermott – How To Create Helpful Eating Habits To Benefit Your Sport Performance

Ep215: Fenwick Ridley – How Ice Swimming And Cold Immersion Can Help You Take Control Of Your Destiny

Other Valuable Resources To Build Your Mental Fortitude

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