Mentally Strong

When I left the KEYC studio today, everyone was like, “Oh, my gosh, I think you were talking to me.” I was. And I am talking to you too. Because I have found that we all have perfectionistic tendencies from time to time. I do too. Here are 3 ways to deal with your perfectionism.…

This week we focus on the 2nd trait of High Performers: They understand their purpose and keep their “why” front and center. Have you ever felt “stuck” in your life? Have you ever wanted a reason to get up out of bed in the morning? Have you ever felt unfulfilled in what you were doing? We’ve…

I am super jazzed this week!  We begin reviewing my TOP 10 Traits of High Performers which I have been anticipating for several weeks. If you haven’t received your FREE copy of my TOP 10 Traits, you can enter in your name and email address here and it will be sent directly to your email.…

Last week I was on our local TV station, KEYC, and discussed how harmful Automatic Negative Thoughts – or ANTs – can be. I discussed 3 ANTs  including the most dangerous, fire ANT. You can check it out my clicking here.  

In about 3 ½ weeks, I toe the line at Grandma’s Marathon. I am extra excited for the race because it’s my husband’s first marathon, and our first marathon together. GO DAN!! In that race, just like in all marathons I have run, I have a goal of eliminating negativity that can set in during…

  On Monday, during my appearance on 93.1 with TJ and Lisa, I declared the #authenticitychallenge. For the next 21 days, which is how long it takes to form a new habit, join us in consciously making the choice to show up as yourself every day—to be consciously authentic. What does being consciously authentic mean?…

By Cindra Kamphoff, Ph.D. Over the past several weeks, I have been learning hip-hop dance moves for my performance at Dancing with the Mankato Stars. I do not dance regularly, and I have never hip hopped before. Thinking about dancing in front of an audience has me pushing myself to new limits and thinking about…

By Cindra Kamphoff, Ph.D. Last Sunday I ran my 10th marathon, the Twin Cities Marathon. By most people’s standards, this makes me an experience marathoner. Yet, each time I ran 26.2 miles, I am fascinated by this mental and physical battle and the direct connections the marathon has to life. I share this experience in…

By Cindra Kamphoff, Ph.D. All athletes experience a time when they are not playing at their best. Sometimes this can be explained by mechanical or physical problems. A key variable, however, that influences the length of time an athlete is not at their peak depends on the athlete’s mind. Specifically the thoughts that are consciously…

By Cindra Kamphoff, Ph.D. One of the key characteristics that separate great athletes and performers from the rest is a burning desire to be at their best. Great performers know they can be more than they already are. This desire motivates them to keep pushing beyond their comfort zone. They have big dreams and are…