Inside Your Ride with Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach & Author
Tonya Johnston is an equestrian mental skills coach, author, and hunter-jumper A-circuit competitor with a master’s degree in sport psychology. Tonya travels to give mental skills workshops and works individually with clients and teams all over the world.
Tonya’s clients include riders and trainers at top A-circuit, regional and local barns; international grand prix riders; national medal final winners; NCAA Division I athletes; teams such as the Stanford and USC equestrian teams; and IEA teams throughout the country.
Tonya has a monthly “Inside Your Ride” podcast. Her book, “Inside Your Ride: Mental Skills for Being Happy and Successful with Your Horse” is available on Amazon in paperback and e-book formats.
In this interview, Tonya and Cindra talk about:
- The uniqueness of equestrian sport psychology
- Her “Two Positive Rule”
- What she sees separates the world’s best from the rest
- How to review your highlights as part of your “Post Ride Notes”
- Why and how you can write your own Motivational Statement
You can find Tonya at tonyajohnston.com and on Twitter at @Tonya_Johnston and Cindra on Twitter at @Mentally_Strong.
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Tonya at cindrakamphoff.com/tonya.
[tweet_dis2]”To consider your Motivation Statement, ask yourself: Why do I do this? What do I love about this? What kind of ________ do I want to be?” @Tonya_Johnston[/tweet_dis2]
[tweet_dis2]”You can get lost in the daily noise and distraction, or you can be extra mindful and find the joy.” @Tonya_Johnston[/tweet_dis2]
[tweet_dis2]”The best have a lifelong commitment to understanding themselves including what makes them tick and what works for them.” @Tonya_Johnston[/tweet_dis2]
[tweet_dis2]”The 2 Positive Rule helps you build confidence and celebrate success. When you’re finished, ask yourself, “What are two things that went well that I was connected to?” @Tonya_Johnston[tweet_dis2]
[tweet_dis2]”Love what you are doing is your starting point. This will give you extra energy and strength. You need to keep your tank full.” @Tonya_Johnston[/tweet_dis2]