This week, Smriti Mandhana was featured on the Humans of Bombay Podcast, where she shared her thoughts on how to cope with pressure in life and athletics as well as the importance of maintaining a positive attitude. According to Mandhana, if you focus more on one negative experience than anything else, that will dictate your thoughts about that day; however, if you pay attention to all of the positives surrounding you, that will help keep you focused and be more grounded after losing or playing poorly.
Smriti Mandhana explains how one negative moment can affect the whole day
During the podcast conversation, Smriti Mandhana spoke openly about how athletes deal with losses and criticism. She said one small negative thing can often take over the mind if a person allows it.
“One negative thing that happens can ruin your day,” Smriti Mandhana said. She explained that when a team loses a match, people often focus only on the loss and forget the good moments that also happened during the game.
Smriti Mandhana shared that she tries to look at the bigger picture. According to her, even in defeat, there are lessons, good performances, and moments of growth.
She said the same rule applies to daily life. If something goes wrong in a day, it does not mean the whole day is bad. Shifting focus, she said, helps her reset her thoughts and move forward.
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Smriti Mandhana links positivity to cricket, life, and mental strength
Smriti Mandhana also connected her mindset to her journey as a professional cricketer. Playing international cricket means facing constant pressure, expectations, and public opinions. She said learning to manage thoughts is just as important as physical training.
“If we shift our focus from the negative to the positive, it might just brighten your day,” she said during the podcast. Smriti Mandhana added that staying positive does not mean ignoring problems, but choosing not to let them control emotions.
The interview occurs just when Smriti Mandhana continues to be among the most prominent performers in Indian women’s cricket. She sets an example both on and off the field, particularly for young athletes who look up to her, and keeps leading.
Her words have since gone viral online with fans appreciating her frank and relatable approach on mental toughness. Many listeners claimed her message applies not just to sports but also to job, school, and daily life.
