Part of the 5-day Mind Strong Mental Fitness Series
In this session, we explore how to create a mental “anchor”: a deliberate link between a physical cue and a chosen emotional state, like calm, focus, or confidence. This tool helps you access the state you need when you need it most, even under stress or pressure.
I introduce you the concept of anchoring through a neurological lens: how repetition and association create shortcuts in the brain that allow you to shift your state on command. This isn’t fluff: it’s a powerful, repeatable strategy used in coaching, sport, and high-performance settings.
You’ll learn:
Why anchoring works (and how the brain stores emotional states)
How to build a reliable cue that brings you back to clarity or calm
How anchoring gives you back control over your nervous system
🎯 Practice:
Recall a moment when you felt the emotional state you want to return to.
Recreate it fully.
Then choose a simple physical gesture or word to anchor it.
Repeat it regularly, before you need it.
✍️ Journal prompt:
“What’s a state I want to return to more often?
When have I felt it clearly before?
What could I use as my anchor to bring it back?”
🧠 Mind Strong Reminder:
Strength isn’t just measured by how much you carry.
It’s how precisely, and how quickly, you can come back to form.
