Your Brilliant Difference Podcast with Finka Jerkovic: Personal Branding for Career Advancement
Episode 19: Activate your Mental Toughness and Reach Optimal Performance with Dr. Haley Perlus
30 Mar 2021
"You are your own worst enemy." This is a saying we're all familiar with and, if we're being honest, has been true for all of us at one point or another. It's human to doubt ourselves from time to time. However, we as humans also hold the power to overcome these negative thoughts. Today's guest is offering a solution: mental toughness. If the thing getting in your way is your own mental blocks, then only you have the power to conquer those obstacles and achieve your highest goals. Dr. Haley Perlus is a Speaker, Author and Coach on Optimal Performance. Dr. Haley Perlus is an elite athlete, coach, fitness professional, entrepreneur, Ph.D. in Sport Psychology, and overall wellness enthusiast, providing her clients with the tools to achieve their highest level of performance. Dr. Perlus first aspired toward a career in Sport Psychology as a 12-year-old junior champion athlete. She is a professor, public speaker, and published author. Dr. Perlus acts as a consultant to national team and division scholarship athletes. Today We discuss: Thoughts vs Emotions: Dr. Haley uses performance psychology to explain how thoughts can impact emotions and behaviour. Self-Talk: What do we mean by mental toughness? Dr. Haley breaks it down and we discuss the power negative thoughts can hold over us. Self-Care: We share our personal practices for staying in alignment and the differences between movement and meditation. I can't wait for you to listen in and to learn to activate your mental toughness as Dr.Haley Perlus shows us her way. PS: If you loved this episode, please head on over to your podcast app to rate and give us a review. We need your help in sharing the Sell From Love message with others. Finka and the SFL podcast team appreciate you for listening and spreading the word. PSS: Resources and references highlighted in this episode can be found on www.sellfromlove.com/podcast
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