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For all you coaches out there, this episode could also be called "How to get buy-in"I just got done interviewing Betsy Butterick on how to coach Gen Z and how to co-create with your athletes. Today, I'm sharing one way I'm applying her coaching tips to make me a better parent.If you're a coach, parent, team captain, or boss, this one's worth a listen!
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Are you carrying the weight of self-blame? I launch this Mental Monday with a quick mindset check-in.A key characteristic of athletes and high performers is HIGH STANDARDS. These are the same high standards that fuel late workouts, final sprints to the finish, and fierce competitiveness. But the dark side of high standards is often shame. Shame when you miss a shot, don't make the starting lineup, or let down the team.But what if it didn't have to be this way? What if you could have high standards without shame? Enjoy this Mental Monday! And don't forget to subscribe to be alerted when new episodes drop!--------------------------Do your athletes have a mistake ritual? Our 30 minute online video workshop will prepare you with everything you need to teach your athletes how to bounce back from mistakes in competition. www.positiveperformancetraining.com/mistake-ritual
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Stacey Dales has an impressive sports resume, playing for the Canadian National Team in the Olympics and earning all-american status at Oklahoma. Collecting so many awards along the way, she was drafted 3rd into the WNBA, and went on to expand her repertoire as a reporter for ESPN. This all-around powerhouse is currently killing it as a reporter for NFL network.
In addition to her iconic career in sports, Stacey leads with humor and kindness (I’ll give her a pass for a little gametime trashtalk). Although we met as opponents, I have always looked up to Stacey. She’s had her eye on the prize since I’ve known her and bleeds integrity into everything she does, making her an inspiration to myself and so many others. As a prominent sports reporter, this woman is paving the way for future generations of female game players and reporters, and I truly can’t think of a better role model.
From start to finish, Stacey’s interview is full of tough-love nuggets of wisdom, honest reflections, and refreshing humility. To have the opportunity to turn the tables on an expert interviewer and put her in the hotseat was an absolute pleasure.
You can follow Stacey on IG @staceydales and watch her kick butt as a reporter for the NFL Network!
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[3:08] Lindsey introduces Stacey Dales, former Olympian and current sideline reporter for the NFL
[8:04] “I believe that champions are made when nobody’s watching” and “confidence comes from demonstrated ability”. Stacey shares what both of these phrases mean to her and how her mindset training as an athlete informs her career today.
[10:18] Stacey describes how she’s learned to embrace fear and shares her process for preparing her mind for high pressure assignments.
[13:30] What’s an NFL reporter’s mental training routine like? From physical workouts, to memory hacks, and an intricate storytelling ritual, Stacey lets us in on her secrets to success.
[16:25] We all self-sabotage. It’s human nature. But once you have awareness around all the ways you self-sabotage, you reclaim your power.
[18:30] You can both expect greatness and expect that failure will happen. Learning to live with human imperfections and high expectations isn’t always easy, but learning to see your imperfections with grace can fuel greatness.
[22:25] Stacey makes a case for simplicity; i.e. creating guidelines and routines that reflect your natural strengths and support the success you want to see in your life.
[24:53] What are the most joyful moments of Stacey’s job? Her vulnerable answer includes the very real responsibility of telling other people’s stories and the pride she feels for being a woman in sports today.
[27:40] Lindsey and Stacey chat about kindness, putting in the work, and always delivering early. And wrap up their episode by discussing Stacey’s next steps in work and life and the importance of self-grace.
The Mindset Coach Academy Certification: If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Postiive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, join our waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertificationPsych of Competition: In the Psychology of Competition toolbox, you’ll gain a scientific understanding of the psychology of competition, and be introduced to printable worksheets, on-the-go guided visualizations, and exercises you can use to help you and your team get your mind right before, during, and after competition: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/PSYCHOLOGY-OF-COMPETITION -
Despite what your badass, high-performance brain might want you to think, “effortless” is not a 4-letter word.In this Mental Monday, I talk about the value of approaching change with a positive mindset. I challenge you to do more of what you're good at, and teach a simple thought exercise that will help.If you want to make a change in your life, this Mental Monday will help you approach it with a powerful, positive mindset.--------------------------How to Become a Mental Performance Coach: Our latest and greatest FREE ultra-simple guide will show you how YOU can make mindset coaching your full-time career or part-time hustle. (Even without your PhD!). Take the first step to becoming the mindset coach you've been dreaming of: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/guide
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Today I'm talking about one of the concepts we use in our certification (and many of our other programs) because I believe that it is a fundamental piece of having a positive coach/student relationship.Whether you're an athlete attending a training camp, or a business owner attending a class, this mental shift will help you take responsibility for your needs and make the most of any program or activity that you participate in. Press play to get started!-------------------------For help with letting go of self-limiting narratives and stepping into your purpose, make this visualization part of your daily mindset practice. Download Tap Into Your True Power Guided Visualization here: www.positiveperformancetraining.com/offers/kig3abUL/checkout?preview=true
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Last fall, I recorded an episode all about 5 things that bring me joy. It was an outlier of an episode, and one that I had to be convinced to record, but I got a great response. Many of you told me that you enjoyed learning more about my personal life and what goes on behind the scenes as a mom and business owner. It’s been about a year since that episode, so I figured it was time for life update #2!
This episode is centered around 3 things I’m into right now. As I chat about each one, some deeper themes come up, including:
How creating things with your hands can make you feel empowered and safeHow often the simplest way is the best way.How It can be hard to get back into something you were once great at - (and why the reward is worth the discomfort).If a life update isn’t what you’re looking for, go ahead and skip this episode. But if you want to hear more about my life, press play and join me for a chat!
LIVE WEBINAR: If you have ever wanted to make money as a Mental Performance Coach, join me for a live webinar where I'll walk you through exactly how to get your first client. I'll also be bringing on a panel of PPT Certified Mindset Coaches who will talk to you about how they made their first 2k. Join us 10/9 at 11 AM PST! : www.positiveperformancetraining.com/training The Mindset Coach Academy Certification: If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, join our waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertificationRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
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As social creatures, we want to stay with the pack and fit in with the people around us. It's an evolutionary quality, and something that has kept us (especially women) safe throughout history. But this has a ripple effect. In some ways, it's positive, and in other ways, this need for belonging could be holding you back. This Mental Monday will challenge the way you think about the everyday choices you make. -------------------------LIVE WEBINAR: If you have ever wanted to make money as a Mental Performance Coach, join me for a live webinar where I'll walk you through exactly how to get your first client. I'll also be bringing on a panel of PPT Certified Mindset Coaches who will talk to you about how they made their first 2k. Join us 10/9 at 11 AM PST! Save your spot: www.positiveperformancetraining.com/training
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When my daughter's 9th birthday got unexpectedly canceled because of COVID, we had to come up with a way of moving through our disappointment as a family.In today's Mental Monday, I'm sharing the 30 second mindset hack that helped myself and my kids feel our feelings while keeping everything in perspective. I highly recommend trying it with your kids, friends, co-workers, or partner next time you experience disappointment._________________________LIVE WEBINAR: If you have ever wanted to make money as a Mental Performance Coach, join me for a live webinar where I'll walk you through exactly how to get your first client. I'll also be bringing on a panel of PPT Certified Mindset Coaches who will talk to you about how they made their first 2k. Join us 10/9 at 11 AM PST! Save your spot: www.positiveperformancetraining.com/training --------------------------PARENTS - It is never too early to start teaching your kids visualization! For help on how to bring visualization into your family, read: "How to Teach Visualization to Athletes of Any Age" https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/blog/how-to-teach-visualization-to-athletes-of-any-age-mt30-day-3
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Despite goal setting becoming super mainstream over the last decade, most of what you hear about it just barely scratches the surface.
Sure, breaking down your goals, building vision boards, and learning to manifest is great, but what happens when you don’t feel like getting out of bed? What happens on weeks when you lose the spark and motivation to achieve your goals? Is the payoff of your goals really worth what it’s going to take to get there?
When you rely on mainstream goal setting techniques you leave yourself vulnerable to all the real life shit that makes it hard for anyone, even the most disciplined people in the world, to make real, lasting change.
So in today’s episode, we’re going to dig deep. We’ll talk about:
Planning for discomfort (before you feel it)Emotional goals - and why they motivate your subconsciousWhat it means to break down you goals into numbers (and why it matters)Negative visualization and the Worst Case Scenario exerciseThe #1 question you should ask yourself when you set a goal+ So much more.If you have a big goal, whether that’s to start a business, make the Olympic team, or move out of the country, this episode breaks down 6 key questions that will give you the absolute best shot of taking your goal from a dream to a reality.
Listen to the full episode for context, and come back to these 6 questions whenever you need them.
8 KEY QUESTIONS FOR GOAL SETTING
Let’s say your goal is to get in shape, here’s how you might answer these 8 questions.
#1. How will achieving this goal change your life? I’ll have more energy in the morning to play with my kids, I’ll feel strong and able to do the activities I love. It may help my mental health.
#2. What is the (literal and figurative) cost of my goal? The cost of gym memberships, a workout program, and healthier groceries. The social cost of not going out for food and drinks as often.
#3. What can I do to increase the likelihood of my success in this goal? Getting a trainer, planning ahead, getting friends on board, getting a babysitter, meal planning, joining a meal delivery service.
#4:What are some numbers behind the goal? Are they realistic? # of hours I’ll work out every week, $ of a membership/training, # of months to achieve my goal, # on a scale.
#5. What is the best case scenario and what is the worst case scenario? Will it be worth it either way? Best case is I hit my goal and I feel great! Worst is I try and don’t hit my goal, but I get closer to it, and I make some healthy changes along the way.
#6. Who am I going to become in this process? I get to become the person who shows up for myself and works at what I want, I get to become someone who works hard even when I don’t feel like it. I get to become someone who sets an example for my athletes and my kids.
#7. What will I need from others?I’ll need someone else to walk the dog so I can make a healthy breakfast, I’ll need someone else to make dinner so we don’t order out as much. I’ll need someone to pick up the kids so I can go to the gym.
#8. What’s my plan when I get off course? When I get off course, I’ll journal about my goal and re-commit to it. I’ll reach out to my accountability buddy and schedule a workout.
LIVE Webinar for Aspiring Mindset Coaches: If you have ever wanted to make money as a Mental Performance Coach, join me for a live webinar where I'll walk you through exactly how to get your first client. I'll also be bringing on a panel of PPT Certified Mindset Coaches who will talk to you about how they made their first 2k. Join us 10/9 at 11 AM PST! www.positiveperformancetraining.com/training The Mindset Coach Academy Certification: If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, join our waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertificationPsych of Competition: In The Psychology of Competition toolbox, you’ll gain a scientific understanding of the psychology of competition, and be introduced to printable worksheets, on the go guided visualization, and exercises you can use to help you and your team get your mind right before, during, and after competition: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/PSYCHOLOGY-OF-COMPETITIONRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
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This month in the Insider Program, we are going through a challenge that is designed to get us over our fear of rejection. It's about not letting our ego control our actions, and about interrupting thought patterns that work hard to keep us small. Check out today's Mental Monday for more! _________________________LIVE WEBINAR: If you have ever wanted to make money as a Mental Performance Coach, join me for a live webinar where I'll walk you through exactly how to get your first client. I'll also be bringing on a panel of PPT Certified Mindset Coaches who will talk to you about how they made their first 2k. Join us 10/9 at 11 AM PST! Save your spot: www.positiveperformancetraining.com/training
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One of my coaches used to have this thing he called "The 5 Minute Rule". I come back to this rule anytime I don't want to do something. For example, when I'm feeling sluggish and don't want to work out, when I'm uninspired and don't want to work, or when I feel overwhelmed about cleaning my house. And 9 times out of 10, it snaps me out of my slump and gets me moving. Tune in to today's Mental Monday to learn all about "The 5 Minute Rule"--------------------------LIVE WEBINAR: If you have ever wanted to make money as a Mental Performance Coach, join me for a live webinar where I'll walk you through exactly how to get your first client. I'll also be bringing on a panel of PPT Certified Mindset Coaches who will talk to you about how they made their first 2k. Join us 10/9 at 11 AM PST! Save your spot: www.positiveperformancetraining.com/training
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Today I am diving into something called The Motivation Triad.
The motivation triad basically says that your brain won’t waste energy on something that it doesn’t believe is going to work out.
Now, this manifested in my own life recently in a silly way, where I was struggling to figure out a new app and gave up, not realizing the solution was right in front of me. And I see it manifesting in the lives of my students as they build their businesses. Honestly, you can see the effects of The Motivation Triad everywhere and in your own life, once you understand what it is.
I highly recommend you listen to the full podcast, and remember this key takeaway: Before you decide to give up on something, whether it’s using a new app, or building a business, or working on any new skill, remind yourself to keep looking for a solution, even if one isn’t obvious right away.
Because the second you stop looking for a solution, that’s the moment you stop being curious. And when you stop being curious, it’s over. your creativity will shut down and you’ll get stuck in your own blindspots.
The Mindset Coach Academy Certification: If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, join our waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertificationHow to Become a Mental Performance Coach: Our latest and greatest FREE e-book will show you how YOU can make mindset coaching your full-time career or part-time hustle. (Even without your PhD!). Take the first step to becoming the mindset coach you've been dreaming of: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/guideRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
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What makes you feel STRONG?What makes you feel powerful, like you can tackle anything, like you can take on the world? Personally, for me, it's exercise. Specifically, it's pushing myself by lifting heavy weights. It not only makes me feel strong, it makes me feel sane. Today on the podcast I'm challenging you to think about the thing that makes you feel strong and to make time to do it in your life more often. Maybe for you it's exercise, or maybe, it's a deep conversation with your partner, eating healthy, intentional alone time, learning a new skill, doing something that scares you, or taking time for self-care. For more on this, check out today's Mental Monday on the pod! _________________________Want a guided visualization you can use anywhere from your phone? Our Tap Into Your True Power Guided Visualization will help you let go of self-limiting narratives and step into your purpose. Make this visualization part of your daily mindset practice. Download the recording here: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/offers/kig3abUL/checkout?preview=true
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Today, I'm talking all about something called The Tutor Effect. If you don't know about The Tutor Effect, I highly encourage you to listen to today's Mental Monday. Whether you're a student, a teacher, an athlete, or a lifelong learning, The Tutor Effect will help you retain what you learn in a deep, lasting way. Tune in!
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When people ask me "What's the easiest way to get started with Mental Training?" The mistake ritual is one of the first tools I recommend. The Mistake Ritual is a lifeline for competitive athletes (and coaches). It's a way to center yourself in the middle of chaos - after a mistake, when the ref makes a bad call, when you're distracted by the weather or someone in the stands, etc. It's a very simple tool that can completely transform your mindset and your confidence in competition.In today's Mental Monday, I'm sharing a story about a time I used the Mistake Ritual (and it made a massive difference). I end the episode with a full breakdown about how this tool works, and why it is massively important (and how you can implement it)-------------------------Mistake Ritual Magic Workshop: This course is a 30 minute online video workshop that will prepare you with everything you need to teach your athletes how to bounce back from mistakes in competition: www.positiveperformancetraining.com/mistake-ritual
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My interview earlier this year with Positive Psychologist, Chris DeSantis was such a goldmine that I immediately asked him to come present to our Insider Mastermind to teach them about positive psychology.
In our first episode together, Chris introduced positive psychology, but we really just scratched the surface. I’m thrilled to say that this episode goes so much deeper and leaves you with so many actionable ways to better help your athletes. In this episode, Chris dives deep into his positive psychology philosophies. As the first person to get his advanced degree in Positive Psychology, he has a unique, valuable, even revolutionary perspective on just about everything related to mental training. Chris shares personal stories and examples of his coaching, and shows what it’s really like to take a client through negative visualization. He even shares the script he uses with athletes so that you can start using this tool right away in your own coaching practice. And since we were live on a coaching call with The Insider Mastermind, he answers loads of real questions from real mindset coaches. This episode is robust enough to listen to on it’s own, and is also a great follow up to our first interview together, so tune in and let me know on IG @lindseypositiveperform what you think of the episode!
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Website: https://chrisdcoach.com/Instagram: @chrisdcoach
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Download our free e-book: “How to Become a Mental Performance Coach”: This FREE, ultra-simple guide will show you how YOU can make mindset coaching your full-time career or part-time hustle. (Even without your PhD). Take the first step to becoming the mindset coach you've been dreaming of: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/guide The Mindset Coach Academy Certification: If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, join our waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens: https:www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertificationHere’s a glance at the episode…
[0:55] Chris starts the episode by talking about some of the positive psychology concepts (like “growth mindset”) that have gone mainstream, and how these interpretations fall short.
[3:30] Classical psychology asks, “What’s wrong here, and how do we fix it? Positive psychology asks “What is the situation, and where is the opportunity?”
[6:06] Why do people practice visualization? Chris explains the value of visualization, and how it helps the human brain prepare for high stakes situations.
[8:46] There are a lot of unwitting disciples of BF Skinner, The King of Behaviorism. Chris believes humans are more complex than these studies are able to measure. Chris talks about how behaviorism feeds oversimplified assumptions about visualization.
[13:58] If your goal is to NOT think about something, you’ve set an impossible goal. Chris gives a “white bear” analogy that proves his point.
[17:54] Chris describes what’s happening in your brain during fight or flight, and how he helps to coach swimmers through the “worst case scenario”.
[20:15] Chris shares a specific example of working with an athlete and how he utilized negative visualization to help her move through her fears proactively.
[24:53] Sharing personal examples, Chris talks about a situation with a swimmer, one challenge of working with young athletes, and the importance of keeping everything in perspective.
[31:35] Bianca asks how Chris handles athletes who say “I don’t know” in response to his questions. Chris talks about his background in sports media and what it taught him about getting information out of athletes (like Michael Phelps).
[34:59] Lindsey shares a different way she has used negative visualization as an athlete, and the way she teaches it today.
[39:39] Lindsey and Chris discuss the role of negative visualization in calming the nervous system. Chris answers some questions from the group, starting with one student that asks if negative visualizations should be followed up with positive visualizations.
[45:40] The Insider Mastermind students are challenged to come up with a metaphor to help athletes release feelings after going through a negative visualization.
[47:36] Chris chats about his understanding of the relationship between Michael Phelps and his coach. A student asks how Chris finishes a negative visualization session with an athlete. Chris explains his intuitive approach, and relates to feeling nervous about using negative visualization as a coach.
[51:39] Lindsey wraps up the episode with a quick chat about fear of failure, how to anticipate obstacles, and how anxiety can increase by ignoring the worst case scenario. Chris shares his contact information and plugs his podcast, The Swim Brief.
NEGATIVE VISUALIZATION - SCRIPT
Ask your athelte to sit down and prepare to visualize. Then move through the following questions:
What is the worst that could happen?How will I feel if that happens?What will happen next?Continue to ask “what will happen next” until you get to the existential question.
The purpose of this exercise is:
To be able to relay to the subconscious, “We’ve thought it all the way through, you don’t need to bring it up anymore”.To validate yourself emotionally by telling yourself, “It makes sense that I’m worried about this.”For you, as a coach, to understand the root of the issue to better coach them up.Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
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Mental Mondays are designed to give you one tip, tool, or technique that you can implement this week. Today, I dropped my daughter off at soccer camp. My daughter was nervous to go, which is normal for her on the first day of camp. This got me to thinking about FEAR, and when we should listen to it vs. when we should get over it. Tune into today's episode where I'll share the advice I gave to my daughter. Moreover, I'll talk about how the same principle can be applied to anything you're afraid of. -------------------------For more on Negative Visualization, check out our interview with Positive Psychologist (and Negative Visualization expert), Chris DeSantis: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/podcasts/mindset-coach-academy-podcast/episodes/2148589070 --------------------------------In The Psychology of Competition toolbox, you’ll gain a scientific understanding of the psychology of competition, and be introduced to printable worksheets, on the go guided visualization, and exercises you can use to help you and your team get your mind right before, during, and after competition: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/PSYCHOLOGY-OF-COMPETITION
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If you are feeling 'off' it can be so easy to sink into chaos and forget just how easy it can be to pull yourself out of it - WITH the right process in place. In today's Mental Monday I will share 5 quick hits to help you get back on track in 5-10 minutes. Tick off each one to get out of chaos and back in the driver's seat. --------------------The Mental Game Plan : A 6-week LIVE coaching call series where we dig deep into our proven 6 step mental training™ framework. You’ll get coached by Lindsey and other certified mental performance coaches each week so that you’ll feel confident teaching your athletes these fundamentals. Gain a proven system, lifetime access to the materials, mental training curriculum you’ll feel confident teaching, and a community of peers. There are only 20 spots available and we start LIVE calls August 13th, on Tuesdays at 11am EST (8am PST) https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/mentalgameplan Snag your free download of our "Daily Mindset Beast" to make mindset work a daily habit https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/daily-mindset-beast
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How many times in your career have you really gotten support or structure to help you coach the mental game?
You have athletes that struggle with confidence. You have athletes that get injured and have to be benched. You have athletes that get super nervous before games. This is a normal part of coaching, and a huge part of your job. And as a coach, I know you’re doing your best. So many of us try to solve problems as they come up, but, even with the best of intentions, this can create an unhealthy and overwhelming dynamic where athletes lean on us more than they should.
If you feel like you are running around putting out fires, it’s time to set up a sprinkler system.
It’s time to help your athletes help themselves!
In today’s episode, I’m talking about the very real impact of coaching (which almost makes me tear up because it’s so freaking important). Most importantly, I am teaching you 6 foundational pieces to help you coach the mental game.
What I teach in this episode has the power to transform and strengthen your team. These foundational tools will help your athletes to manage their own nerves, confidence, disappointment, etc. so that they are more empowered, and you are freed up to coach at a higher level.
In case no one ever set you up for success with a mental training toolbox, I’m giving it to you today!
You can read a bunch of books, and listen to podcasts, and google topics on the internet, AND still have no idea what to teach on a Tuesday afternoon. My goal for this episode is for you to walk away with an understanding of everything you need to coach the mental game.
Because you deserve a system!
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In this Mental Monday, I am giving you one simple question that you can ask yourself to help you take control of where you place your energy. This is a question I've been asking myself constantly (thanks to my therapist!) and it has helped me a ton. I know it can help you too. This episode is a reminder that sometimes the simplest mental hacks are the easiest to implement, and end up making the biggest difference. -------------------------The Mental Game Plan : A 6-week LIVE coaching call series where we dig deep into our proven 6 step mental training™ framework. You’ll get coached by Lindsey and other certified mental performance coaches each week so that you’ll feel confident teaching your athletes these fundamentals. Gain a proven system, lifetime access to the materials, mental training curriculum you’ll feel confident teaching, and a community of peers. There are only 20 spots available and we start LIVE calls August 13th, on Tuesdays at 11am EST (8am PST) https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/mentalgameplan
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