cycling
CONFIDENCE
- I have become easily distracted by fierce competitors and have lost some belief in myself
- My trust in my ability to succeed has diminished since my last big defeat and I am struggling to get it back
- I still become somewhat fear-struck on slippery and dangerous descents and struggle to regain control over my fear
- I no longer trust that I can, under pressure, summon up whatever is necessary to succeed, to perform well, and perhaps change the outcome of the race
- I want my invincible spirit back!
MENTAL GAME
- I feel I am still lacking psychological skills to help me overcome and accomplish
- Since my last big defeat I have been struggling to keep my mental edge
- When things are spinning out of control, I sometimes find it hard to regain control
- When tired and the “heat is on”, I too easily become distracted and absorbed in internal sensations, and find it hard to refocus on the race and the road
- Too seldom can I say about a race that “I was strong in the head, I had no pressure. I just had fun on the road”
- My self-talk during races has turned negative no matter how hard I try to make it positive
EXCELLENCE
- My cycling is great, I just want to reach my goals and get to the top faster
- I want to learn to develop better strategies for success
PERFORMANCE
- I do not feel I have a solid enough support network
- It takes too long to achieve a state of flow
- I’ve lost my rhythm
- Under stress I too easily make poor decisions and try to overcompensate or play it safe, leading to under performance
- My racing is no longer free flowing and relaxed when the pressure to win is on
- I am finding it increasingly difficult to push myself to the limits of my ability
- I am getting stuck in my comfort zone which is gradually creating a loss of intensity, focus and energy
equestrian
CONFIDENCE
- I have not yet found a way to be more consistent and better than my opponents in remaining determined, focused, confident, and in control under pressure
- The public scrutiny and the persistent media attention are beginning to get to me. I do not like it and find it draining
- I fell into a slump after a big success and cannot seem to get out of it
- I am struggling to get my rhythm and full confidence back after a recent major spill
MENTAL GAME
- I often think too much about the result before the end of the race and I know this leads to second-guessing, hesitation, missed opportunities or dangerous mistakes. I cannot seem to shake it.
- I sometimes struggle to manage my own emotions and as a result I am at risk of the horse picking up on my nervousness, anxiety or excitement
- Getting into perfect flow is too often hit or miss, especially when the pressure is really on to win
EXCELLENCE
- I’m keen to sharpen my invincible spirit
- Nothing is wrong I just wish to accelerate my career progression to the top
PERFORMANCE
- Under stress I too easily make poor decisions and try to overcompensate or play it safe, leading to under performance
- Sometimes in races when I see something bad happen I get mental blocks and forget movements that I have consistently trained and mastered and should know how to complete
- My racing is no longer free flowing and relaxed when the pressure to win is on
- I am finding it increasingly difficult to push myself to the limits of my ability
- I am getting stuck in my comfort zone which is gradually creating a loss of intensity, focus and energy
- I am worried that with all the sweating and keeping the weight down I end up quite often feeling very faint and lethargic and it affects my state of mind
CAREER
- Worried about having no plan for after racing
- I am getting concerned about being out-manoeuvred in dealings, negotiations and contracting with coaches, managers, directors, agents and sponsors
sailing
CONFIDENCE
- I have become easily distracted by fierce competitors and have lost some belief in myself
- My trust in my ability to succeed has diminished since my last big defeat and I am struggling to get it back
- I still become somewhat fear-struck in treacherous conditions and struggle to regain control over my fear
MENTAL GAME
- I feel I am still lacking psychological skills to help me overcome and accomplish
- Since my last big defeat I have been struggling to keep my mental edge and it is infecting my team
- When things are spinning out of control, I sometimes find it hard to maintain team spirit
- When tired and the “heat is on”, I too easily become distracted and absorbed in internal sensations, and find it hard to refocus on the race
- Too seldom can I say about a race that “I was strong in the head, I had no pressure. I just had fun on the water”
- My self-talk during races has turned negative no matter how hard I try to make it positive
EXCELLENCE
- My navigation is great, I just want to reach my goals and get to the top faster
- I want to learn to develop better strategies for success
- I’d like to become an extraordinary crew leader
PERFORMANCE
- I am finding it increasingly difficult to push myself to the limits of my ability
- I do not feel I have a solid enough support network
- It takes too long to achieve a state of flow
- I’ve lost my rhythm
- I am getting stuck in my comfort zone which is gradually creating a loss of intensity, focus and energy
- Under stress I too easily make poor decisions and try to overcompensate or play it safe, leading to under performance
