Mind Over Matter: The Power Of Mental Toughness
The only limit you have in life is your mind
For most people, a marathon of 26.2 miles is a lot. It’s tough to imagine running that far. An ultra-marathoner can run up to 100 miles, which is almost four marathons. What makes a marathoner different from an ultra-marathoner?
It’s all in the mind.
You can go farther than you think.
Mind over matter is a natural phenomenon. Mind over matter means you can control a physical condition or problem by using the mind. When it comes to running for so long, humans can influence the perception of pain you may or may not be experiencing.
Research by scientists at Stanford University found that convincing someone they had a positive or negative genetic predisposition such as a low capacity for exercise or a tendency to overeat can cause the body to react accordingly.
The mind is more powerful than we may realize.
Our mental strength helps us manage our thoughts, control our emotions, and increase our productivity. If you are mentally strong, you’ll be able to focus your mental energy on the things that matter most.
You can learn to control your mind through practice.
