Mental toughness is the ability to handle problems and pressures without panic or surrender, to overcome negative emotions, and to rebound from disappointment, disruptive change, illness, or misfortune without being overwhelmed or acting in dysfunctional ways.
Physical toughness is derived from mental toughness. I don’t believe you can be physically tough if you are not mentally tough first because your mind will break your body down (“As you think so shall you be.” — William James).
You may be strong, but not tough. Physical toughness comes from the mind’s ability to stop negative thoughts from creeping in (fear, doubt, worry); this allows you to push yourself to limits that were previously considered uncomfortable by your body’s standard.
(Thanks Coach Czes)
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