Mentally Strong
The Flow Effect
In this episode of the High Performance Mindset podcast, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores the concept of flow, a mental state of complete absorption and peak performance, drawing on insights from sport psychologist Dr. Sue Jackson, who collaborated with Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the pioneer of flow research. The episode highlights how flow occurs when we are…
Read MoreHarnessing the Power of Positivity
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra explores the power of positivity and how cultivating positive energy creates a psychological advantage in teams, businesses, and relationships. Research shows that positivity enhances engagement, problem-solving, and resilience, with high-performing teams and successful relationships maintaining a strong positive-to-negative interaction ratio. To harness this power,…
Read MoreMastering Self-Discipline
Dr. Cindra explores the power of self-discipline and how understanding dopamine can help us build better habits. Sharing her own experience of struggling to finish her book Beyond Grit, she explains how visualizing her audience reignited her motivation. Self-discipline, she says, is the ability to take action even when we don’t feel like it—yet our…
Read MoreBe Kind To Yourself Today
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra highlights the crucial role of self-compassion in achieving success, using Serena Williams as an example of how elite performers embrace setbacks with kindness rather than self-criticism. Drawing on Dr. Kristen Neff’s research, Dr. Cindra outlines three key elements of self-compassion: self-kindness, recognizing common humanity, and…
Read MoreHow to Turn Self Doubt into Confidence
In this episode of the High Performance Mindset Podcast, we dive deep into the power of self-awareness and how to silence your inner critic. That disempowering voice—often fearful, judgmental, or angry—holds many of us back. But here’s the truth: your inner critic lies to you.Instead of accepting its negativity, we can train ourselves to challenge…
Read MoreBreaking Free from the Comparison Trap
In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares why we experience compassion and how to break free from it. Power Phrase of the Week: “I focus on my own journey and growth. I celebrate my progress.” Quote of the Week: “A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.” –…
Read More4 Fear Facts
The World’s Best choose courage instead of fear. They feel the fear, but don’t let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or were designed to do. Power Phrase of the Week: “I embrace my fear and choose courage.” Quote of the Week: “Risk more than others think is safe. Dream…
Read MoreWhat Do You Want in 2025?
New beginnings – like New Years Day, your birthday or even Mondays – are a great time to restart. That is why people like to set resolutions or goals at the beginning of the year. You are extra motivated to turn the page and reset. But, in general, we want to set goals this year…
Read More3 Ways to Embrace a Challenge
High performers see stressful situations as a challenge they can overcome instead of a threat to their performance or confidence. This improves their health and their performance. They remember it’s all about our perception of a situation and they talk to themselves powerful when experiencing stress – reminding themselves they can handle anything. Power Phrase…
Read MoreHow to Go After Big Goals in 2025
High performers set goals and they consider who they can become in the process. They get clear on what they want and reflect on their wishes and dreams. They write their goals down and keep them in mind during the year. Power Phrase of the Week: “I am committed to myself, my goals, and my dreams.”…
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