Demystifying Mental Toughness

How To Raise Your Levels Of Vitality

David Lindsay · May 26, 2023

Executive Coach · Wellness · Leadership · Entrepreneurin

About David Lindsay

David Lindsay, podcast guest

Powerhouse Speaker, ex Professional Athlete and Corporate Coach

20+ years Coach, trainer & athleteBlack belt Wing Chun martial artistNSW Cup Rugby League player5 steps Workplace vitality framework

David Lindsay is a highly sought-after coach, trainer, and athlete who has developed a unique approach to improving vitality in the workplace. With his "5 Steps to Improve Vitality," David empowers teams to boost morale, productivity, and profitability. His keynote speeches are packed with tools, systems, and strategies that help organizations overcome workplace stress and burnout, while promoting employee wellness and support.

David's confidence, resilience, and leadership skills are evident in everything he does. He is passionate about stress management and time management, and he believes that nutrition and exercise are essential components of a healthy and productive lifestyle. David is also an expert in team building and collaboration, and he knows how to create high-performance teams that deliver results.

As a testament to his expertise, David has been featured on numerous podcasts and media outlets. Josh Elledge, host of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur podcast, had this to say about David: "It was great having David from Integrated Health and Vitality as a guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur podcast. He brought so much wisdom and I can absolutely vouch for their purpose and values. You are making the world a better place with what you’ve been creating."

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About this episode

In episode #171 of the Demystifying Mental Toughness, former Professional Australian Rugby League player and now an inspiring speaker and personal trainer,David Lindsaytalks to me about ways you can improve your vitality to improve your chances of success.  We also touch on Mental Toughness in a Professional Rugby League as well as discussing the psychological side to martial arts.

Key Learning Points:

When you are smaller than others learning to play to and improve your strengths is important. “The mental game beats the physical game every day.” You can control yourself not your opponent, so don’t waste time focusing too much on them. Mental Toughness in a Rugby League setting is all about your ability to keep moving forwards despite pressures that exist. A bigger picture mentality without too much emotion is necessary to perform at the peak of your powers. To psych yourself up, consider energising music or rituals like the All Blacks “Haka.” Visualisation and self-talk are other useful tools to improve your energy and intensity levels. Ensuring you look after yourself with adequate rest and recovery is essential to raise your vitality.

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4 Relevant blogs

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3 Valuable resources

Understanding yourself better – The 4Ts.  Timing, Thoughts, Tension and Temperature

Combat Sports Psychology Library

Rugby Psychology Library

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