Mentally Strong
Performing Under Pressure When the Stakes Are High
High performers in sport, business and life use pressure to be at their best. Awareness is the first step to reducing pressure. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares the natural tools you can use to POP the Pressure. Power Phrase this Week: “I have everything I need inside me now.” Quote of the Week: “The…
Read MoreHow to Let Go
Showing yourself self-compassion is key to adapting and bouncing back quickly after setbacks, adversity, and mistakes. There are so many things you cannot control. Self-compassion is also a powerful antidote to stress, anxiety, and perfectionistic thinking, which can lead to poor performance. When you practice self-compassion, you are able to live and let go. In…
Read MoreHow to Change Your Perception
High performers use reframing daily. They don’t ignore the difficulty, but instead see a different perspective and see how the obstacle is helping them. This helps them intentionally choose the story they tell. Power Phrase this Week: “I see a setback as a comeback.” Quote of the Week: “If you change the way you look…
Read MoreHow to Get Grit
High performers are gritty. They know what they really, really, really want. They get clear on why they do what they do. They also choose to feel good each day, and give themselves some grace and compassion along the way. Power Phrase this Week: “I am gritty. I am passionate and have a clear vision…
Read MoreHow to Worry Less
Our brains are wired to worry but worrying can kill your joy, take you out of the present and drain your energy. Dr. Cindra shares some keys to overcome your worry including to notice your thoughts and feelings, label them, and carefully observe them. We can also practice accepting uncertainty and work to overcome perfectionistic…
Read MoreHow to Talk More Powerfully to Yourself
Today we talk about the importance of talking to yourself powerful and Dr. Cindra shared several mental strategies to allow you to remain optimistic and see life with a clear lens. Channeling your inner coach allows you to see different solutions and opportunities than if were letting your inner critic run the show. The future…
Read MoreFocus For The New Year
Spend some time reflecting on what you want to accomplish in 2024. Use this opportunity to reflect on 2023, and then set 3 goals to keep you motivated and focused for the year to come. This week’s Power Phrase: “I am focused on my goals in 2024.” Quote of the Week: “When you set…
Read MoreChallenge vs. Threat Mindset
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 talk to themselves powerfully when experiencing stress – reminding themselves they can handle anything. They consciously choose their response. This week’s Power Phrase: “I can handle anything…
Read MoreHow to Address the #1 Barrier to Potential
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. High performers know that when they feel fear, it means they are doing something important and meaningful. This week’s Power Phrase: “I embrace my…
Read MoreFailure Can Lead to Success
When we define failure on our terms, we are able to see failure as an event, not as who we are. We are able to keep pushing outsides our comfort zone because that is how we learn and grow. In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares with us how to see failure as an opportunity. This…
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