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This episode is all about the stories we tell ourselves about our golf games and how those tales can either lift us up or weigh us down. Ever finish a round and then chat about it over lunch with your buddies? Those recaps, the ones you share or just replay in your head, they really shape how we feel about our game. This episode dives into recognizing when we're stuck in a negative loop, like blaming the wind or bad bounces, and how to flip the script. It's about seeing where we can take a bit more control, maybe by ditching the blame game or by getting out and practicing in the rain if that's what gets us. By tweaking the stories we tell about our golf rounds, focusing more on what we can control and less on what we can't, we can actually start enjoying the game more and maybe even knock a few strokes off our scores. The episode is really a nudge to own our golf stories in a way that benefits us on and off the course.
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Ever noticed how the way you do things off the golf course kind of reflects how you play on it? That's what this podcast dives into, exploring the concept that your everyday habits and mindset don't just disappear when you're playing golf. Itās all about the idea that 'how you do one thing is how you do everything.' The host breaks down how common behaviors and patterns, like negative self-talk, dealing with emotions, and even procrastination, donāt just stay in one area of your life; they spill over into your golf game, too. It's not just about improving your swing but also about tweaking those mental habits that follow you everywhere you go. From discussing how perfectionism or a lack of trust can mess with your performance to the power of being aware of these patterns, this episode is all about identifying what you might want to change to boost not just your game but also your day-to-day vibes. So, if you're ready to get a bit introspective and maybe even give your golf game a tune-up from the inside out, this one's for you.
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Hey there, golf aficionados! šļøāāļø The week of The Masters always serves up some juicy quotes, and boy, did we hit the jackpot this time! In this electrifying episode, Kathy handpicks some gems from the likes of Max Homa, Scottie Scheffler, and Tyrell Hatton, showing how their insights sync perfectly with the mental game we love to chat about.Get ready to unlock the secrets of mental pivoting, self-belief, and dealing with those pesky negative thoughts as Kathy dishes out practical tips inspired by these pros.
But hey, it's not all sunshine and birdies! Ever found yourself swearing at a particular hole? Tyrell Hatton knows the feeling all too well, and we're diving deep into his battle with the notorious hole 15, revealing how one simple tool could've turned his game around.
The big takeaway? Even tour pros wrestle with negativity, but they're crushing it by mastering the mental game and keeping their self-worth separate from their scorecard. So buckle up, because we're about to level up your mental game and unleash your inner golfing champ! ā³ Let's do this!
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In this episode of Above Par, Kathy delves into the often-asked question among golf enthusiasts: 'How much golf is too much?' Starting with an anecdote from a member of The Above Par Academy, who feels she's playing too much due to back pain, the discussion broadens to physical discomfort as a clear indicator of overdoing the sport.
Kathy explores various perspectives on the concept of 'too much golf,' highlighting that it's subjective and varies from one individual to another. The conversation also covers other signs of playing excessively, such as mental exhaustion, loss of interest, and the toll of continuous competitive play. Emphasis is placed on the mental challenges of golf, including managing emotions and maintaining focus, which can lead to mental fatigue. Kathy suggests ways to avoid burnout, such as listening to one's body, taking breaks, and seeking professional help for physical pain.
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This episode is all about overcoming the challenges life throws your way, especially when they mess with your golf game.
Ever noticed how tough it is to hit the green when your head's not in the game due to illness, injury, or maybe loss or heartbreak?
Kathy dives into this connection between our mental and physical game, sharing personal anecdotes and client stories that hit right at home. You'll get solid advice on how to cut yourself some slack and adjust your expectations, so you don't end up being your own worst critic after a bad round. Basically, it's a heart-to-heart on giving yourself the time and space to heal, finding your feet again on the golf course, and why joining forces with the 'Above Par Academy' might just be the game-changer you need. If you are recovering from an illness, surgery, or grief, and your game is feeling off lately, this oneās for you.
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00:00 Welcome to Above Par: Sharing the Journey
00:36 The Power of Sharing: Helping Others on the Golf Course
01:43 The Mind-Body Connection in Golf: Navigating Challenges
03:31 Embracing the Unexpected: The Sick Golfer Phenomenon
05:41 Strategies for Overcoming Adversity on the Golf Course
10:33 Join the Above Par Academy: A Call to Action
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In this podcast episode, we explore the detrimental impact of the word 'only' within the realms of golf and daily life, shedding light on how it signifies inadequacy and fosters self-criticism.
Insights are shared from the Think Above Par Academy, where members delve into strategies for managing their mental and emotional states to enhance their performance on the golf course. A case study is presented, illustrating the emotional distress experienced by a golfer who felt disappointed by their perceived 'only' contribution during a team event.
The episode advocates for mindfulness in language usage, proposing that eliminating 'only' from our vocabulary can cultivate a more positive mindset and elevate performance in various aspects of life, including golf.
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In this episode, Kathy delves deep into the pivotal role of mastering your mental state in the game of golf. Listeners are urged to purposefully cultivate useful emotions, a key factor in performing to your potential. She unpacks potent strategies for priming emotional intentions prior to teeing off, exploring how various emotions can sway gameplay outcomes.
Moreover, she offers pragmatic guidance on sustaining a desired emotional equilibrium both on the course and in everyday life.
Tune in and transform your game by harnessing the power of intentional emotional management!
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Ever heard of being a 'goldfish' in golf? It's not just about the short game ā it's about having a memory as fleeting as a fish's! Kathy delves deep into this concept, revealing how a short memory for unfavorable shots or rounds can skyrocket your performance to new heights.
Clinging to those negative golf memories? It's time to toss them aside. Kathy explains how these memories can be the anchor weighing down your game, shattering confidence and belief in your own abilities.
But fear not, dear listener, for there's a solution!
Through captivating scenarios, this podcast paints a vivid picture of the transformative power of letting go. By releasing the grip of bad shots and banishing negative narratives, you'll unlock the true potential of your game.
So, how do you keep that positivity flowing, even when the greens get rough? Kathy offers advice: be a goldfish!
And if you are eager for more game-changing mental tips and personalized coaching, look no further than the exclusive Think Above Par Academy.
Tune in now and start thinking above par to play below your par!
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Calm, Certain and Confident or the 3 Cās are preferred emotions that enable you to swing freely and think clearly on the golf course.
But what exactly does it mean to create or feel certain?
In this episode, I differentiate between certainty and confidence. It starts with defining what you CANāT be certain about.
Once you surrender to that, you can then focus on what you can be certain about.
I share with you 4 different areas to create more certainty including club selection, an expectation exercise, steps of a pre-shot routine and mental prep before a round.
Creating certainty helps the brain feel safe and lowers anxiety which allows you to swing freely and think clearly.
It doesnāt matter how well you are hitting the ball you can always find and build some certainty during the round.
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If you ever feel ike you are at the affect of the game of golf, you want to listen to this episode. Kathy discusses the importance of learning how to self-coach. Self-coaching is not about correcting your swing but managing the mind on the golf course and dealing with thoughts and emotions in different situations.
The key to self-coaching is self-awareness, noticing and understanding your thoughts, feelings, and actions on and off the golf course.
Kathy shares that being able to self-coach can lead to more control over the results you create in your day-to-day life and on the golf course.
You will discover the 5 main areas to start building your self-awareness so that you can learn to effectively and quickly self-coach your way around the golf course.
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Do you want to make some significant strides in your mental golf this year?
It starts with a little self-discovery and honesty.
In this podcast episode, Kathy discusses the importance of self-discovery in improving golf skills and performance.
She delves into how one can better understand themselves on a deeper level through journaling and how this can contribute to personal growth and self-improvement.
She expounds on the approach of writing down thoughts as a tool to build better mental preparation and help manage emotions.
She also reveals how setting intentions can be effective in reaching goals and improving performance. Kathy introduces the idea of self-coaching in golf and the effectiveness of asking layered questions to oneself. Lastly, they encourage the audience to perform this mind exercise regularly to arrive at solutions quicker and perform better on the golf course.
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Do not wait to work on your mental skills when the season kick off, or before your first tournament. You do not have to have a club in your hand to work on mental skills that will benefit your golf game.
There are 6 different mental skills to practice in the off season which include:
spotting negative thinking, pivoting from negative emotions, refraining from arguing with reality, setting daily intentions, practicing decision-making, and enhancing mindfulness.Donāt waitā¦listen to this episode to hear examples of where to get started today building your mental skills so you are ready to go when the season starts.
00:38 Improving Your Mental Game in Golf
01:06 Listener Shoutout
01:33 Six Ways to Build Mental Skills in Golf
03:29 Spotting and Reducing Negativity
04:52 Pivoting Away from Negative Emotions
06:16 Avoiding Arguments with Reality
07:18 Setting Intentions
08:52 Practicing Decision Making
10:07 Practicing Mindfulness
12:03 Conclusion and Invitation to Join Email List
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Do you just wish you could trust your swing? Trust your green reading? Trust your club selections?
Sometimes you can get annoyed with yourself after a poor swing and snap, "just trust it!"
If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you.
Kathy talks about what you CAN trust in golf and your swing.
She shares how you break trust and how you build trust.
It starts off the course. You build it in your every day life. And then you apply it to your golf.
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In this episode, Kathy discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people in order to improve your golf game. She emphasizes focusing on the mental part of the game, playing golf with people who have a positive impact, and the negative effects of surrounding oneself with negative individuals.
Kathy further elaborates the importance of playing golf with better and confident players to learn and grow. She also stresses on practicing with focused individuals with good habits and skills.
Moreover, she advises minimizing the amount of time spent with individuals who have a negative impact on one's golf game.
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00:00 Introduction and Importance of Mental Game
00:21 Choosing the Right Golfing Companions
00:52 The Impact of Negativity on Your Game
01:43 Playing with Better Golfers: A Personal Experience
02:44 The Benefits of Playing with Better Players
03:09 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Challenges
05:11 Playing with Confident Golfers
06:27 Learning from Good Practice Habits
07:55 Avoiding Negative Influences
09:51 Conclusion: Integrating Positive Influences into Your Game
10:14 Closing Remarks and Invitation to Join Email List
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In this podcast episode, Kathy explores the importance of mental strength when it comes to golf and even life in general. She discusses seven essential traits to build a strong mental game: awareness, vulnerability, consistency, dedication, resilience, grace and having support from a coach or a community. These traits can notably influence how well you perform on the golf course and how you manage real-life challenges. Kathy also encourages listeners to ponder which of these traits they might be lacking in and where they may need support in order to improve further.
If you looking to improve your mental game and take your golf game to the next level, make sure you listen to this episode.
00:29 Introduction and Welcome
00:48 The Importance of Mental Strength in Golf
02:44 The Challenges of Building Mental Strength
03:05 Seven Traits for a Strong Mental Game
07:58 The Role of a Coach or Community in Building Mental Strength
09:39 Conclusion and Invitation to Join the Community
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This is an interview of Kathy as a guest of the Wicked Smart Golf Podcast with Michael Leonard.
In this episode ,she emphasizes the importance of managing your brain to improve performance.
She also explains how to shift from negative self-talk to a positive mindset, how to practice mind management, and why one should believe in themselves before seeing results.
She suggests that off-season golfers should focus on managing their mind, developing awareness of their self-dialogue, and minimizing negative thoughts.
You donāt want to miss this episode as there is such a great variety of valuable content that you are assured to relate to.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:41 Guest's Journey into Golf
04:34 Transition from Player to Coach
05:29 Challenges in Teaching Golf
08:49 Incorporating Mental Aspects into Coaching
13:22 Applying Life Skills to Golf
18:27 Managing Emotions on the Golf Course
21:29 Understanding Frustration and Anger in Golf
23:06 Dealing with Frustration on the Golf Course
23:44 Processing Emotions and Managing Stress
24:25 Expectation Management in Golf
25:00 Reality of Professional Golf vs. Perception
25:28 The Importance of Asking Powerful Questions
26:43 Managing Expectations and Performance
28:17 The Impact of Attitude on Performance
29:26 The Role of Confidence in Golf
29:33 The Challenges of Tournament Golf
31:56 Dealing with Pressure and Opinions of Others
44:46 Improving Your Mental Game in the Off-Season
47:10 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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In this episode, Kathy encourages you to kickstart the new year by exploring how golf and life are inextricably intertwined and how they affect each other.
By exploring how time, money, relationships, and emotions invested in golf affect other areas of life, and vice versa, listeners can gain insights on the balance they currently have.
Kathy lays emphasis on the need to manage thoughts and emotions intentionally and also highlights how our personality traits show up in our golf game and in our everyday life.
Get on the list to know when doors to the Academy open at KathyHartWood.com/join00:28 Introduction and New Year Wishes
00:47 The Connection Between Golf and Life
01:20 The Impact of Golf on Your Life
02:37 How Golf Affects Your Relationships and Social Life
02:57 The Positive and Negative Impacts of Golf
04:02 Personality Traits That Affect Your Golf Game
05:15 The Role of Perfectionism in Golf
06:00 The Impact of Life Events on Your Golf Game
08:46 The Importance of Self-Talk in Golf
09:53 The Role of Golf in Your Life
11:22 Conclusion and Invitation to Join the Academy
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