Have a ‘hardy’ new year – and be better able to deal with stress because of it Globe_Careers
Steve Stein and Paul Bartone wish you a hardy – as in hardiness – New Year.
People high in hardiness see life as meaningful and worthwhile. They also strive for personal competence. “To be high in commitment means looking at the world as interesting and useful, even when things are difficult. Those kinds of people pursue their interests with vigour, are deeply involved in their work, and are socially engaged with other people.
Control is also crucial. It’s the belief that your own actions make a real difference. When facing adversity, you can play a role, affecting the outcome. By contrast, people low in the hardiness-control factor feel powerless to control or influence events in their lives. “High-hardy people are authentic in this sense, seeing themselves as being in charge of their own destinies, even though the future is always somewhat uncertain and frightening,” they note.
Studies of Olympic champions have found them high in hardiness. They have strong mental resilience and believe they can overcome obstacles, setbacks and challenges. Their skills that you can emulate include practising being in the moment, trying not to focus on the environment or venue, and preparing for mistakes. They know after missing a basket in basketball or taking two strikes in baseball, they must control their negative emotions.
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