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“For example, suppose you’ve completed an exam at school and received a poor grade. You may feel disgusted with yourself, presuming that you’re dense and incapable of doing better. These negative emotions and overly-critical assumptions will wreak havoc with your ability to perform well in the future. Exerting emotional control allows you to explore these emotions and assumptions honestly and determine if they’re accurate (spoiler: they’re rarely accurate). It gives you a chance to realign your perceptions about your abilities with reality.”
― The Mental Toughness Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Facing Life's Challenges, Managing Negative Emotions, and Overcoming Adversity with Courage and Poise
― The Mental Toughness Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Facing Life's Challenges, Managing Negative Emotions, and Overcoming Adversity with Courage and Poise
“One study found that healthy teenagers of normal weight who just perceived themselves as overweight were more likely to become obese later in life.”
― The Science of Self Talk: How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence and Stop Getting in Your Own Way
― The Science of Self Talk: How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence and Stop Getting in Your Own Way
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