How Rafael Nadal Stays Mentally Tough Despite Skepticism
The French Open, the season’s biggest clay-court tournament, has begun and there’s a tremendous amount of skepticism surrounding Rafael Nadal’s ability to win the title for the 10th time. Click the button below and listen to Dr. Perlus as she shares how Nadal is staying mentally tough, giving him the best shot at another victory! Dr. Perlus provides a range of in-person, …
What We Can Learn From Houston Rockets’ Game 7 Win
In this Mental Toughness Moment, Dr. Perlus shares what James Harden believes is the one thing that helped the Rockets win Game 7 and achieve something only 9 teams in NBA history have before. Dr. Perlus provides a range of in-person, virtual, one-on-one, and group consultations. Whether your focus is sport, business growth, and/or wellness she provides advanced mental toughness training services. To …
5 Tips to Fight Burnout
Have you ever felt physically and mentally drained when it comes to fitness? It’s like you’ve hit a brick wall and you don’t feel like doing anything. Every push-up is a chore. Every lunge is a struggle. Even proper nutrition and other things healthy feel like an uphill battle. If you’ve ever felt stuck and helpless in your fitness program, …
After 10 Failures, What Finally Pushed Free Climber Kevin Jorgeson To The Top
Free climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson reached the summit of the 3,000-foot rock known as El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, marking the first free ascent of the most difficult section called the Dawn Wall. The goal was to climb all 32 pitches without falling. While Tommy Caldwell progressed nicely up the first 20 pitches, Kevin Jorgeson got stuck …
Unbroken: What Is It About Louis Zamperini’s Athletic Mindset That Helped Him Persevere?
Olympian, prisoner of war survivor, and inspirational speaker, Louis Zamperini believed, “if I can take it, I can make it”. Louis credits the mindset he developed through athletics as extremely valuable for maintaining his willpower and determination in life. Listen as Dr. Haley Perlus shares one specific tool to help you create the attitude Louis used to help him persevere, no matter …
Lindsey Vonn Just Claimed Her 61st World Cup Win. What Gives Her That Competitive Edge?
Once again, Lindsey Vonn has had a fabulous start to the Alpine ski racing season. With three podium finishes so far, including two gold medals, she is definitely one of the most influential athletes (a title given to her by Associated Press and Time Magazine). Dr. Haley Perlus talks about what gives Vonn that competitive edge.
How Kayla Montgomery Keeps Running
There is a fabulous video being shared right now about a high school long-distance runner, named Kayla Montgomery, who, with multiple sclerosis, not only competes, but wins her races. How does Kayla mentally break down barriers to realize her true potential? Dr. Haley Perlus shares an essential mental toughness moment that can help everyone perform at their peak.