1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, Dr. Chelsea explores the concept of mental toughness in dancers by breaking down the Four C's: Control, Commitment, Challenge, and Confidence. She provides practical strategies for developing these skills to help dancers stay resilient under pressure, maintain motivation, embrace challenges, and build self-belief. Dr. Chelsea also discusses the importance of balancing commitment to avoid burnout and shares exercises to improve emotional and mental control.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Competition Confidence Checklist: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/checklist &amp;nbsp; Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/230 &amp;nbsp; More on the 4Cs from the creators: https://aqrinternational.co.uk/ &amp;nbsp; Episode Breakdown: 00:09 Defining Mental Toughness 01:11 The Four C's of Mental Toughness 02:40 Control: Mastering Your Emotions 06:12 Commitment: Staying the Course 09:08 Challenge: Embracing Growth 12:22 Confidence: Believing in Yourself 15:19 Putting It All Together 16:26 Conclusion and Resources Passion for Dance https://passionfordancepodcast.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39104020/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/195638220