What is the story that you tell yourself about your life, relationship or performance?
Do you hide behind certain beliefs or people?
Are you telling the truth about yourself?
“Yes” you say but what if you’re not and just living a life you feel you should versus the one you want. You want to be a success or maybe you are but certain things still get in your way. Certain thoughts pop up either about yourself or what you think about others.
Events may cause you to feel joy, happiness, love and laughter. It can also deliver you things that can make you feel frustrated, angry, sad, mad or fear. You can easily get distracted and thrown off track.
How do you get back on track?
How do you stay focused and achieve your goals?
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Mistakes or errors occur every day in life, but many people don’t have the mental game that allows them to let go of errors and this hurts their chances for success. Errors such as a screw up on a simple task, letting a competitor maneuver themselves to grab a deal that was meant to be yours, or maybe you dropped the ball when asked to do something important for a key person that let them down.
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Have you ever had a performance that you just nailed it?
Did you ever wonder how you could lock that in and repeat it again and again?
Have you ever been able to just focus while chaos is going on around you?
If you can answer yes to any of these you may have a skill that others would love to learn to develop.
I was watching Jordan Spieth, Professional Golfer, the other day in a playoff. He was hoping to win the Travelers Championship. He landed in the sand and some say luck was with him as he chipped out in the hole to win. Now this is what many are calling spectacular, one of the greatest shots I’ve seen lately. I loved his reaction which he did a body slam with his caddy to celebrate the shot. Continue reading
Do you lack motivation?
Dragging your feet to get something done?
Need a boost or nudge to tackle the task?
At times, you may feel like you feel intimidated or just lack motivated to do things you like to do or need to do. Motivation is the WHY that drives you to do the things you do and to avoid the things you avoid every day. It’s the reason you work or play and it influences every relationship we have. Big picture you may be motivated by fun, love, money, power or fame. In your day-to-day life, your personal motivation strongly determines how you perform at your job and how well you perform. Continue reading
As a coach of over achievers both in the business world and the sport’s world I know their challenges and desires. My experience has shown me that they run parallel and their goals the same, they want to be the best.
I recall working with a young golfer whose goal was to make Team Canada. They already had dedicated many years from a very young age to develop their skills, both physical and technical, but the one piece that was missing was a formal systematic mental training program. Continue reading
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be at the top of your game in business or life?
Have you watched great athletes or leaders achieve outstanding results?
Do you feel you have what it takes to do the same?
So, what makes a champion? Raymond Floyd, 1976 Master Winner stated “It’s what is above your shoulders that make you a champion” and that is the truth. The mental game is what makes or breaks you in business, life or sports. Champions have certain qualities and abilities that gives them the edge to produce amazing results.
Do you ever feel you are in a fog?
What do you do when you are in a slump?
Do you feel like it will last forever?
One of my friends is currently in a slump and it’s not to do with her sports. It’s to do with her career performance. She’s an entrepreneur, a mom, an athlete and a great person.I had tea with her last week and listened to the despair in her voice and the hopelessness. I could relate to everything she was saying as I’ve been there. She feels like a complete failure and said to me “I’m a head case unable to even think clearly, so stuck”. Sometimes it can be in your head but it still impacts your mental, emotional, physical and technical abilities. Continue reading
Has your team or relationship fallen apart?
Do you feel frustrated, miserable and just want to leave?
When you first enter into a relationship or join a team your excitement can be high – things all are going great and life is good. Then comes a time when your relationship or team can break down, leaving you drained and confused. The impact not only affects you, but those that are involved too. Let’s look at what can happen when this occurs. Continue reading
When things seem to be going downhill be it in your career, your life or sports are you able to turn it around?
Can you stop the spiral downwards and get back on track?
I’m unsure about you, but I’ve had times when my business felt like it was in a slump or during hockey season when I just couldn’t make the plays or score the goals. It happens and you say to yourself “Can I make a comeback?” Continue reading