070: Mental Blocks and How we Can Better Deal with Them – FOREVER
Why are mental blocks such an issue for athletes?
Almost every coach will understand the frustration and pain that comes from an athlete being mentally and emotionally paralysed by a mental block. That uncharacteristic derailing and shuddering halt of a normally calm, in control and capable athlete by what can only be described as an irrational FEAR – be it a block around a specific skill, a venue, or even within a competition.
In episode #70 of Brain in the Game we listen to a lecture I delivered recently (January 2019) on the four core components of mental blocks and how we, as coaches, can best manage the situation.
Four core mental block components:
- Why we have mental blocks
- What actually happens inside our minds with a mental block
- How we can fix the blockage
- What if the blockage keeps returning
And if you would like to view the slides of the Mental Blocks presentation I gave, they can be found here.
So sit back, enjoy and let's unpack performance mental blocks.
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