Mental Toughness Self Assessment Quiz When the pressure to perform is at its peak… a) I feel my body tighten and/or my mind go blank b) I fold like a deck of cards c) I get butterflies in my stomach and I perform anyways d) I thrive because this is what competition is all about After making a slew of mistakes in a row… a) I immediately refocus on the next thing I have to do b) I get angry at myself & put myself down c) I pretend like everything is ok and try to stay positive to turn things around d) I focus on the ‘What ifs’: What if I mess up again? What if I can’t do it? When I experience distractions and/or adversity (e.g., a fight with a friend, a death of a loved one, a bad mark on a test). . . a) I can’t help but bring my concerns into training or competition b) I am unaffected when I’m training or competing c) I am able to leave my worries at the door if I’m performing well and, if not, I become completely distracted. I want to win and become the best athlete (or performer) because . . . a) I want to get noticed, be awarded for my accomplishments, and/or get a scholarship. b) I don’t want to let my team, coach, or parent(s) down c) I have this inner drive to be the best I can be To help me be the best athlete I can be, when compared with my other training, I am committed to training my mindset. . . a) Just as much as my physical skills b) About half as much as my mental skills c) I don’t really pay any particular attention to training my mental skills d) I’m already mentally tough, I don’t need to focus on training my mindset Congratulations have finished the Mental Toughness quiz. Name:« Back Next »