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With the recent Olympic Games in Beijing, many of us have heard a story or two about the demanding schedules of the athletes who must adhere to\u00a0strict diets and endless hours of training<\/strong>. Many of these athletes also have families, and one can only imagine the balancing act they must have learned to master to stay on top of all those obligations.<\/p>\n

With summer officially over, successfully re-adjusting to\u00a0tight schedules, traffic jams and hectic routines<\/strong>\u00a0once again becomes paramount. We can look at attitudes highly developed in top athletes that enable them to actually\u00a0thrive<\/em>\u00a0under pressure. Similar to the attitudes researchers have observed in survivors,\u00a0athletes can teach us a thing or two<\/strong>\u00a0about facing the challenges in life head-on and keeping a winning attitude while at it.<\/p>\n

You are in control.<\/em><\/p>\n

Many times, we are inclined to believe that we are victims of a situation with no control over the circumstances. Research has shown that\u00a0athletes and survivors have a highly developed \u201clocus of control\u201d<\/strong>. The concept was developed by psychology professor Julian Rotter from the University of Connecticut. According to Rotter, some people view themselves as\u00a0essentially in control of their experiences<\/strong>, whether they are good or bad.<\/p>\n

The opposite of this attitude is to believe that others are to blame for events we are faced with, or that they happen by chance. These views aren\u2019t by any means absolutes; most people combine both. But research has shown that athletes, as well as survivors, had a stronger \u201cinternal locus\u201d than most that enabled them to\u00a0effectively navigate life\u2019s ups and downs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step by step, you reach the summit.<\/em><\/p>\n

Another positive characteristic athletes share is the ability to\u00a0break down even the most ambitious goals into manageable tasks<\/strong>. This is a great internal resource to have, especially nowadays, with the overwhelming demands of modern day living. Instead of letting the jumble of unfinished tasks torment your mind for days, use a planner or organizer to\u00a0break down tasks and schedule accordingly<\/strong>. This way, when the unexpected inevitably pops up, you have a quick reference to\u00a0better manage your time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Use mantras to stay positive.<\/em><\/p>\n

Athletes also\u00a0use mantras to keep them focused and positive<\/strong>\u00a0such as \u201cMind over matter\u201d. You can go back to them time and time again to\u00a0draw strength and purpose,<\/strong>\u00a0even in the most trying of times. Most of the time, a mantra hints at deeper meanings. Yossi Ghinsberg, a hiker who was lost in the Bolivian jungle for 21 days, resorted to the mantra \u201cman of action\u201d to stay motivated. He explained that those words reminded him that a man of action does what he must, isn\u2019t afraid, and doesn\u2019t worry. He believes this mantra was crucial for his survival, since it enabled him to\u00a0stay positive and focused<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Beware of denial.<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s human nature to believe things will improve and that can be a good thing, but what psychologists call the \u201cincredulity response\u201d can paralyze you and prevent you from\u00a0adopting an appropriate response<\/strong>\u00a0to certain situations when needed. Learning to recognize a tendency to see things as we wish and not how they are in reality can help\u00a0give us a better perspective<\/strong>\u00a0on how to better manage the most simple or complex crisis.<\/p>\n

Step out of your comfort zone.<\/em><\/p>\n

Every new challenge presented to your body and mind causes a re-wiring effect in the brain, which\u00a0helps us become more adaptable<\/strong>. Most of us adhere to a repetitive routine that can sometimes be so similar day in and day out that we perform tasks on auto-pilot without even\u00a0thinking<\/em>. Living in a low-risk environment dulls our talents and may keep us stuck with useless or outdated habits and views that are detrimental to our growth.<\/p>\n

Finally, let\u2019s face it, in order to live up to our human potential and successfully apply the attitudes listed above for a more rewarding life, we must first be in good health. Optimal health will go a long way in helping us face life\u2019s challenges, whether they are personal, professional or academic in nature, in a positive way.\u00a0Natural remedies<\/a>\u00a0can be used to\u00a0improve energy levels, concentration, soothe anxiety, and regulate sleep patterns<\/strong>. They are also excellent to boost the\u00a0immune system<\/a>, therefore helping to keep illness at bay, because even when we\u2019re sick, life goes on\u2026<\/p>\n

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