MindSummit

WHAT EDUCATION REALLY MEANS

She acknowledged that this was improving and yet there is so much more we can do.
We are privileged to work with many leaders in the world of education who do recognise this challenge and embrace developing a positive attitude in staff and students in their work.
And of course, this applies to all of us at all times. We all need to keep learning how to be the best version of ourselves that we can be.
We can start with self awareness - to what extent do we have these qualities. Knowledge and Skills are important and so is our attitude. The MTQPlus measure enables us to answer that.
Written by Neil on July 13, 2020 in Latest News.
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WINNING IS OFTEN DOWN TO AN ATHLETE’S MENTAL TOUGHNESS

It is indeed generally the case that superior performance is often a consequence of a mentally tough approach.
It is interesting to note however, that these Olympics are also notable for the attention being given to athlete’s mental health and the sight of elite athletes withdrawing for competition for one reason or another.

That too can be an indication of Mental Toughness.
A key factor in Mental Toughness is Life Control, describing the extent to which you feel you are in control of your life as opposed to the belief that you are controlled by others and by circumstances. Another factor is Interpersonal Confidence – the extent to which you will engage with others and let them know what you are thinking.

We saw a good example leading up to the London Olympics. A young gymnast - a medal prospect - was being developed and was introduced to a MT development programme. It worked very well. To everyone’s surprise she announced she was giving up gymnastics and withdrew from the GB team. She wanted to be an ordinary teenager.
She had learned how to take back control of her life from others and now had the interpersonal confidence to say so.

As our colleague Professor Peter Clough often says, “ Mental Toughness is about being comfortable in your own skin”. There are many ways of winning. We can all be a winner.
Your Mental Toughness is important. The MindSummit App provides an opportunity to assess your overall Mental Toughness Free of Charge.
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BEST WISHES TO ALL FOR 2021 AND BEYOND

It's certainly been the year when understanding our mental responses to what is happening has been more important than ever before ... and will remain so for sometime ahead.
2020 has challenged all of us in so many ways.
But there is, as there always is, hope. If we are reflective and careful, we can learn a great deal from all of this.
All of us at AQR International wish all our partners, associates, clients and everyone who have supported us throughout a difficult time to have the best Christmas break that you can manage. You have earned it!
Just as importantly, we hope that all your plan and hopes for 2021 are realised.
See you all next year.
Written on July 13, 2020 in Latest News.
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Living & Dealing With Anxiety

How mental toughness can help you every day of your life.
The first thing you understand is that all of us can be anxious depending on what is happening to us and around us. Anxiety is a natural response to many events.

To experience anxiety can be normal.

It can also be true that what makes you anxious doesn’t appear to have the same effect on others. That doesn’t mean that they aren’t as anxious as you are. It can be that they are able to manage their response to anxiety.

There can be many reasons why this is so. One of the most important reasons is how you are dealing with this in your head. That is your mental approach to what is happening.

This is called Mental Toughness. It is not describing how macho you are. It is a proper psychological concept which describes a continuum.

At one end you have mental toughness which often means you have a sense of self worth and feel in control; you are clear about what you want to do and won’t be diverted from that, you are happy to see the positives – even in setback and you are confident that you have the capabilities to deal with most things.
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