Mental Toughness and Team Working 143 Agree on your goals and deadlines. They should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound (SMART). Don't be afraid to ask each other for help when you need it and encourage each other to suggest ideas. Have regular meetings/contact to monitor progress. Things change and so might your goals. Listen to each other and ask each other questions. Communicate. Confidence Recognize each other's strengths, acknowledge them and use them. Don't dwell on mistakes and over-generalize them. Not everything is black and white ­ mistakes can be learnt from. Beware of over-confidence. If confidence is knocked, recognize the need for time off to recover. Give each other the additional support you need. Give constructive criticism, corrections and encouragement instead of verbally beating someone down.