mental discipline
[ˈmɛntəl dɪˈsɪplɪn]
noun
disciplina mental
1. The ability to control one's thoughts, emotions, and actions through conscious effort and practice
Mental discipline is essential for athletes who want to excel in their sport.
A disciplina mental é essencial para atletas que desejam se destacar em seu esporte.
2. The practice of training the mind to focus, concentrate, and maintain composure in challenging situations
Through meditation and mindfulness, she developed strong mental discipline.
Através da meditação e atenção plena, ela desenvolveu uma disciplina mental forte.
3. Self-control and the willpower to resist distractions and maintain commitment to goals
Mental discipline helped him overcome his procrastination habits.
A disciplina mental ajudou-o a superar seus hábitos de procrastinação.
Mental discipline is highly valued in both Brazilian and American cultures, particularly in sports (especially individual sports like MMA, tennis, and swimming), corporate environments, and personal development contexts. In Brazil, it's often emphasized in martial arts and capoeira traditions. In the USA, it's frequently discussed in motivational and self-help discourse.
NYC Slang
keeping your head in the game; staying focused; mental toughness
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