Mentally Optimal

This 5th episode of Mentally Optimal defines what perfectionism is, distinguishes healthy and unhealthy tendencies of perfectionism, goes into some of the reasons as to why some of us are perfectionists and the potential origins of perfectionism, and concludes by giving some actionable items on how to shift from a perfectionist mindset to a growth mindset.

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On this byte of Mentally Optimal, I talk about putting to use a simple language change that can give you some quick control over negative emotions. I also discuss some of the evidence as to why this simple language change has been found to be effective towards controlling emotions and where it can be used in your everyday life. 

This 4th episode will be focused on managing and regulating negative emotions, focusing on where they come from, why they come about, and actionable steps on how to regulate them at various points.

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This byte of Mentally Optimal focuses on the major differences between being clutch and choking under pressure. The episode takes a look at some of the emotions associated with performing under pressure, what to do in the hopes of achieving clutch performance, and how important confidence is when pressure begins to mount. 

The 3rd episode of Mentally Optimal is focused on performing under pressure and how to deal with performance anxiety. I’ll introduce the podcast by defining what pressure is, how performance anxiety can manifest itself, and through what mechanisms it can negatively affect performance. From there, I’ll give some actionable tips and tools one can use to get a grip on their performance anxiety and ensure it doesn’t hinder their performance within any context.

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This byte of Mentally Optimal talks about how we can use motivational/positive self-talk to enhance performance on endurance tasks. The podcasts goes into the relevant research, how much we can improve our performance by, and where we can apply motivational self-talk to reap the benefits of enhanced performance. 

This second episode of Mentally Optimal focuses on the way in which we talk to ourselves. The podcast goes into some of the relevant theories and implications behind the way we talk to ourselves, why self-talk is relevant in nearly all aspects of our life, and actions one can take to begin controlling their own thoughts moving forward. 

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The first episode of Mentally Optimal focuses on burnout. The podcast defines what burnout is, the reasons why a person may be feeling burnt out, the symptoms that accompany burnout, and the actionable steps a person can take depending on their own symptoms of burnout. 

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Introducing bytes of Mentally Optimal! These bytes will be quick-hitting, shorter pods that allow you to implement something immediately to enhance your mental performance. This byte focuses on awe and awe-inducing experiences, specifically in the context of helping one recover from burnout. The pod talks about how experiencing awe can reduce burnout and expands the tunnel-vision you may be suffering from relating to your work.

An introduction to Mentally Optimal.