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 dealingsnegotiations 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