Episode 85: Introducing the Monthly Mettle Challenge with Dana Thomann and Coach Megan Gilmore

In this episode of The Mental Mettle Podcast, Coach Thomann dives into the transformative power of gratitude as the focus of January's Monthly Mental Mettle Challenge. Featuring insights from a live coaching session with Megan Gilmore—founder of Lark’s Song and an exceptional coach—this episode highlights how intentional gratitude practices can build resilience, enhance happiness, and unlock personal growth.Megan expertly guides Coach Thomann through an unscripted coaching session, revealing unexpected connections between gratitude and tackling challenges like finishing his long-awaited book. Her coaching emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and actionable steps that can lead to meaningful progress.Contact Lark's Song for more info on coaching education.  Coach Thomann also introduces a brand-new segment, Mettle in Minutes, where his wife Dana shares a condensed approach to these practices for busy professionals. Together, they outline how to incorporate gratitude into even the most hectic schedules.This month's challenge:Write three good things every night.Journal for 10 minutes daily.Write and read one gratitude letter per week.Dana’s approach for the time-crunched:Reflect on daily gratitudes in the morning or during brief pauses throughout the day.Join Coach Thomann and Dana in practicing gratitude intentionally this month and see how it strengthens your mental toughness. Whether you have a lot of time or just a few minutes a day, there’s a version of this challenge for everyone.Take the Challenge: What will your gratitude practice look like? Share your journey in the comments!Connect with Coach Thomann:If you're ready to enhance your resilience and mental toughness, reach out for coaching tailored to athletes, educators, or busy professionals. Visit www.mentalmettlelifecoaching.com or email [email protected]’t forget: Like, share, and subscribe to join the Mental Mettle community. Together, we forge our mettle, one intentional practice at a time.