Mental toughness isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you train. My Mental Toughness Profile Workbook helps athletes understand how they think, respond, and perform under pressure.
Designed to be both reflective and actionable, this workbook guides athletes through self-assessments and targeted exercises that uncover mindset patterns, highlight strengths, and reveal opportunities for growth. Athletes will explore key mental performance skills such as confidence, focus, resilience, emotional regulation, and handling mistakes—while learning how these skills show up in practices, competitions, and everyday challenges.
Perfect for athletes, teams, and coaches, this workbook serves as a foundation for building a stronger, more confident mental game—on and off the field.
My Mental Toughness Profile Workbook
Contributor Notes
Natalie Gurnett is a Mental Performance Coach and the founder of Psych Me Up Consulting, a sport psychology–focused practice serving athletes across the United States. She works with athletes of all ages and competitive levels, including gymnasts, golfers, tennis players, swimmers, lacrosse players, and team-sport athletes. Natalie holds a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology and has extensive experience helping athletes build confidence, manage pressure, overcome mental blocks, and develop consistent mental skills for performance. She is a former competitive gymnast and brings both professional training and firsthand athletic experience into her work. In addition to private coaching, Natalie presents workshops and educational programs for teams, coaches, and organizations nationwide. Her approach emphasizes self-awareness, resilience, and practical mental skills that athletes can apply in both sport and everyday life. Learn more at www.psychmeupconsulting.com Instagram: @psychmeupconsulting
Table of Contents
Introduction, Fear Part 1, Fear Part 2, Fear Part 3, Confidence, Stress Management, Imagery and Visualization, Inner Coach Skills, Pre-Game Rituals and Routines, Goal Setting, Motivation, Arousal Control, Peak Performance, Cognitive Techniques for Peak Performance, Concentration, Burnout, Injury Risk and Rehabilitation, Replacing Negative Self-Talk with Positive Self-Talk, Reflection and Continuing Progress
