169: How to be Self-Aware

"When you know yourself, you are empowered. When you accept yourself, you invincible. ―Anonymous   High performers can perform on demand. They don't just "hope" they have a great day. They make it a great day.  They realize the self-awareness is key to leading yourself and they have a deep clarity of who they are. They don't suppress emotions, but embrace is and get back to the present moment.   Week's Power Phrase: "I am aware of my focus. I don't hope I have a great day – I make it a great day!"   Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success. Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System. Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University. To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com