There is a fascinating dimension in the mind that has incredible power to determine how we perform—in our professional and in our personal lives. That space is the sweet spot where Dr. Mary Rose Blank loves to operate. Mary Rose (or “M.R.” as her clients affectionately call her) is a mental performance coach specializing in sport and performance psychology. Her passion for excellence fuels her work with professional athletes and warriors to optimize their performance. I always enjoy sharing conversations with her exploring the space where mind, body and soul overlaps. In this conversation, M.R. shares her 3 thoughts on the current crisis challenging us today. You can check her out at: www.tier1mindset.com. Here are her “3 thoughts." Enjoy! Perception of the situation Be mindful of our sphere of influence—Controlling what you can control (what you can control, what you can influence, what is outside your control) Work-life balance—pause to recover You can hear previous conversations with Mary Rose at the following links: #40: Mental Performance: The Negativity Bias-Pt. 1 [Interview with Dr. Mary Rose Blank] #41: Mental Performance: The Negativity Bias-Pt. 2 [Interview with MPO, Dr. Mary Rose Blank] #42: Mental Performance-The Pervasive Magnitude of Gratitude [Interview with MPO, Dr. Mary Rose Blank] #44: Mental Performance-Active Constructive Responding [Interview with MPO Dr. Mary Rose Blank] #48: Practicing Compassionate Awareness [Mental Performance with Dr. M.R. Blank]