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Watching the athletes at the Olympic Games these past weeks has been amazing.

Not only are they at the top of the world in their athletic abilities, but their mental

toughness is equal, if not greater, than their physical performance.

Have you ever wondered how Olympic athletes are able to stay focused and motivated through the relentless

grind of Olympic training?

How can they confidently execute the most difficult skills under the intense pressure of competition

over and over again?

It's no secret that performance at this level is as much mental as physical. So it's no surprise that

Olympic athletes use mental skills training to keep their body and mind performing at optimal

levels. What are mental skills, you ask? Mental skills are tools and techniques that enable an

athlete to regulate their thoughts, feelings,

and actions to help maximize their potential and achieve success.

But you don't have to be an Olympic athlete to make use of mental skills.

These tools can be used by anyone.

In this episode, I'll give you the quick and dirty on two science-backed mental skills

techniques of Olympic athletes that will help you stay motivated and focused to reach your fitness goals.

One of the most important mental skills of Olympic athletes is goal setting. It seems like a no-brainer,

but when done right, it is an extremely powerful way to direct your attention and energy towards what you're trying to achieve.

Goal setting is an important tool for elite athletes to remain focused and motivated through the

grind of daily training. There are three types of goals.

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