It’s one of the most frustrating things about gymnastics, fear and mental blocks. With all the athletes I work with it’s the issue that causes the most stress, not only for the athletes and coaches, but for the PARENTS as well. You try not to think it, but the unthinkables come anyway, “I’m...
hi there! the first two tracks especially would work. the other two she might need to change some of the wording. web camp would be great for her though! she could try that for free for two weeks and see what she thinks. here is that code. Link Removed
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the first thing i always tell people is to make sure her mind is busy saying things during the skills. for your daughter (how old is she?) she may want to have a bunch of phrases that she loves that she can say whenvever her mind gets nervous in or out of the gym. i call it "getting into her...
hi there! I like the focus words a lot. be sure she is using them. I would also teach her about her "beast thoughts" and how to beat them! sounds like she has some negative thoughts that beat her up sometimes! i think i have some articles on beating the fear beast (but it could be a...
my advice for the first step is to be sure their "monkey mind" is busy!! so key, rhythmic words, singing, or saying a statement over and over again is a great way to get their minds more robotic and less emotional. at least that's where i would start! then....numbers numbers numbers on the...
great "mon". now....make sure her mind is tight on the BHS. again, have her sing three little birds, or say corrections over and over. that is always the first step. if that's not working...let me know! NO Worries! She'll get it....right, right!
ah yes! always hard to be jamaican in our type a world! I would start adding "Three Little Birds" to your in home playlist and be sure to dance around singing at the top of your lungs! It will help!!! It helps me!