Everything Athletes - Mental Health for Competitors

Thoughtwork for Athletes

Episode Summary

In this episode, Kim explains her philosophy & approach to navigating the toughest moments on an athlete's journey: defeat, injury and retirement. The times we really feel stuck in the mud are the times we need the extra time and attention to move through. In the most complex sports world that we've ever known, it is no longer an option to ignore or avoid the health of our athlete mind. "Suck it up" or "tough it out" just don't cut it any longer, so Kim digs into how we can use the incredible power of our mind to serve us best during moments of struggle. contact@everythingathletes.com

Episode Notes

Kim's two layered approach consists of...

1. Root yourself in reality
2. Manage your thoughts using Brooke Castillo's Thought Model (CTFAR) & The Life Coach School

Brene Brown Quote: “Our brain is wired, above all else, for survival. So, the minute we have a threat, whether it’s anxiety, fear, shame, whatever that threat is, our brain says, ‘Give me a story’...Our brain recognizes the pattern of a narrative: Beginning, middle, end. ‘Give me a story that tells me who’s safe, who’s good, who’s bad, who’s dangerous.’” (link)

Dr. Jim Taylor, PhD Psychology Quotes:

• “Emotions are as much a part of the competitive sports experience as physical conditioning, equipment, technique, strategy, and teamwork. It could be argued that emotions are the 'raison d’être” of sports competition.'" (link)
• “The range of events and emotions that are experienced through athletic involvement seem to be both numerous and extreme compared to the normal population.” (link)

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