106 Why is knowing my WHY important?

Episode 106 of the Demystifying Mental Toughness podcast, hosted by David Charlton, titled "106 Why is knowing my WHY important?" was published on February 25, 2022 and runs 28 minutes.

February 25, 2022 ·28m · Demystifying Mental Toughness

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Episode Description

This episode looks at an important element of Mental Toughness, commitment. With my guest, Amy Rowlinson, the host of the fantastic Focus on Why podcast. We dig deeper and talk about why we do what we do. Living a purposeful life, not simply drifting, responding to challenging times, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, our core values, and how you can go about finding your why are some of the things we chat about. Enjoy tuning in!

Some great questions to ask yourself in finding your why:

What is my purpose?
What gets me out of bed in the morning and excites me?
Do I have a plan to keep me on course?
What are my core values?
What experiences contribute to my why?
Does the company I work for or the club I play for have clear values?
Does the club I play for or the company I work for have values that are aligned with my values?
In my leisure time, do I make sure I'm being true to my values?

Connect with Amy Rowlinson

Linktr.ee - https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson

Podcast - https://podfollow.com/focus-on-why

Connect with David Charlton

Download THE FOCUSED ATHLETE CHECKLIST

Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

Relevant Podcast Episodes

Podcast Ep035: Dr John Perry - Thrive, Don't Just Survive 2021

Podcast Ep075: Grant Phyphers - How to Rebuild Your Identity

Podcast Ep097: David Charlton - What Have You Learned From Last Year?

Podcast Ep098: Jon Bartlett - Do You Know Your Why?

Relevant Blogs and Resources

Blog: How to Find Your Why

Blog: How To Learn From Last Year

Blog: What Did You Learn From Last Year?

Motivation for Sport Quiz

Blog: Make Better Decisions to Help Your Sport Performance including VALUES LIST

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