As the world's pressures pile up, many of us struggle to bounce back in life and at work. How do you keep performing at your best without losing your mental edge? Just like we can train our bodies to handle physical demands, we can also improve our mindsets to stay resilient under pressure.

In this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Dr. Karen Doll, explore the art of psychological fitness and how to build the mental muscle you need to handle stress, overcome setbacks, and thrive in any environment.

Dr. Karen Doll is a licensed psychologist, consultant, and coach specializing in workplace mental health and professional development. She has over 25 years of experience helping high-achieving professionals maximize their performance through strategic coaching and mental health initiatives.

Dr. Doll is the author of Building Psychological Fitness: How High Performers Achieve with Ease and focuses on improving mental resilience, workplace well-being, and psychological fitness. She also serves as the Chair of the Harvard University Human Flourishing Program's "Flourishing at Work" initiative, promoting mental health strategies for thriving work environments​.

Things you will learn from this episode:

• What is psychological fitness?

• The leadership impact of building psychological fitness

• Why we’re not as self-aware as we think

• Biggest drivers of stress and burnout

• The importance of integrating meaning into work

Your mind is your most valuable asset—time to treat it like one. Listen to the full episode now!

Resources:

• Dr. Karen Doll’s Website: https://www.drkarendoll.com/ 

• The Johari Window - Building Self-awareness and Trust: https://www.mindtools.com/au7v71d/the-johari-window 

• Reflected Best Self Exercise: https://reflectedbestselfexercise.com/about 

Books:

• Building Psychological Fitness: How High Performers Achieve with Ease (Psychological Fitness (for individuals, professionals, organizations) by Dr. Karen Doll: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Psychological-Fitness-professionals-organizations-ebook/dp/B09GJ6MSVF 

• Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life.https://www.amazon.com/Hardwired-Happiness-Proven-Practices-Overcome/dp/1544534655