The Coaches Table
76. Increasing Mental Performance w/ Dr. Emily Wright
In this conversation, Kendrick Pratt interviews Dr. Emily Wright, a mental performance coach, about the impact of mindset on athletic performance.
They discuss the importance of reframing negative thoughts and shifting self-talk to improve confidence and focus. They also emphasize the significance of process focus over outcome orientation, and the role of specific effort and energy in building confidence.
Dr. Wright highlights the value of pre-performance routines and visualization in mental preparation. Overall, the conversation provides insights and strategies for athletes and coaches to enhance mental performance.
In this conversation, Emily Wright discusses the importance of mental performance training for athletes. She highlights the power of visualization and how it can help athletes prepare for success.
She also explains the concept of reset routines and how they can help athletes move forward and refocus after setbacks. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of having a healthy perspective on failure and mistakes, and how they can be opportunities for growth and learning.
Takeaways
- Reframe negative thoughts and shift self-talk to improve confidence and focus.
- Focus on the process rather than the outcome to build sustainable confidence.
- Develop pre-performance routines that include specific behaviors to enhance mental preparation.
- Utilize visualization as a tool for mental rehearsal and performance enhancement. Visualization can be a powerful tool for athletes to prepare for success. By visualizing their desired outcomes and incorporating as many senses as possible, athletes can enhance their performance.
- Reset routines are essential for athletes to move forward and refocus after setbacks. By following a routine that includes responding, relaxing, and refocusing, athletes can regain their composure and perform at their best.
- Having a healthy perspective on failure and mistakes is crucial for athletes. Viewing failure as an opportunity for growth and learning can help athletes reach their full potential.
- Success is not linear, and athletes should embrace both the highs and lows of their journey. Failing and learning from mistakes is an essential part of the process.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Show Promotion
01:34
Introduction of Guest
02:20
Guest's Background and Journey into Mental Performance Coaching
08:05
Recognizing Negative Mindset and Strategies for Overcoming It
11:41
Importance of Reframing and Shifting Negative Self-Talk
16:18
The Significance of Process Focus over Outcome Orientation
21:00
Defining Success and Building Confidence through Behavior
25:33
The Importance of Specificity in Effort and Energy
29:47
Building Confidence from Within and Avoiding External Validation
35:14
Pre-Performance Routines and the Role of Visualization
37:50
The Power of Visualization
42:33
Implementing Reset Routines
45:01
Overcoming Adversity
48:04
Perspective on Failure and Mistakes
In this conversation, Kendrick Pratt interviews Dr. Emily Wright, a mental performance coach, about the impact of mindset on athletic performance.
They discuss the importance of reframing negative thoughts and shifting self-talk to improve confidence and focus. They also emphasize the significance of process focus over outcome orientation, and the role of specific effort and energy in building confidence.
Dr. Wright highlights the value of pre-performance routines and visualization in mental preparation. Overall, the conversation provides insights and strategies for athletes and coaches to enhance mental performance.
In this conversation, Emily Wright discusses the importance of mental performance training for athletes. She highlights the power of visualization and how it can help athletes prepare for success.
She also explains the concept of reset routines and how they can help athletes move forward and refocus after setbacks. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of having a healthy perspective on failure and mistakes, and how they can be opportunities for growth and learning.
Takeaways
- Reframe negative thoughts and shift self-talk to improve confidence and focus.
- Focus on the process rather than the outcome to build sustainable confidence.
- Develop pre-performance routines that include specific behaviors to enhance mental preparation.
- Utilize visualization as a tool for mental rehearsal and performance enhancement. Visualization can be a powerful tool for athletes to prepare for success. By visualizing their desired outcomes and incorporating as many senses as possible, athletes can enhance their performance.
- Reset routines are essential for athletes to move forward and refocus after setbacks. By following a routine that includes responding, relaxing, and refocusing, athletes can regain their composure and perform at their best.
- Having a healthy perspective on failure and mistakes is crucial for athletes. Viewing failure as an opportunity for growth and learning can help athletes reach their full potential.
- Success is not linear, and athletes should embrace both the highs and lows of their journey. Failing and learning from mistakes is an essential part of the process.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Show Promotion
01:34
Introduction of Guest
02:20
Guest's Background and Journey into Mental Performance Coaching
08:05
Recognizing Negative Mindset and Strategies for Overcoming It
11:41
Importance of Reframing and Shifting Negative Self-Talk
16:18
The Significance of Process Focus over Outcome Orientation
21:00
Defining Success and Building Confidence through Behavior
25:33
The Importance of Specificity in Effort and Energy
29:47
Building Confidence from Within and Avoiding External Validation
35:14
Pre-Performance Routines and the Role of Visualization
37:50
The Power of Visualization
42:33
Implementing Reset Routines
45:01
Overcoming Adversity
48:04
Perspective on Failure and Mistakes