76. Increasing Mental Performance w/ Dr. Emily Wright

The Coaches Table

In this conversation, Kendrick Pratt interviews Dr. Emily Wright, a mental performance coach, about the impact of mindset on athletic performance.
They discuss the importance of reframing negative thoughts and shifting self-talk to improve confidence and focus. They also emphasize the significance of process focus over outcome orientation, and the role of specific effort and energy in building confidence.
Dr. Wright highlights the value of pre-performance routines and visualization in mental preparation. Overall, the conversation provides insights and strategies for athletes and coaches to enhance mental performance.
In this conversation, Emily Wright discusses the importance of mental performance training for athletes. She highlights the power of visualization and how it can help athletes prepare for success.
She also explains the concept of reset routines and how they can help athletes move forward and refocus after setbacks. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of having a healthy perspective on failure and mistakes, and how they can be opportunities for growth and learning.

Takeaways

• Reframe negative thoughts and shift self-talk to improve confidence and focus.
• Focus on the process rather than the outcome to build sustainable confidence.
• Develop pre-performance routines that include specific behaviors to enhance mental preparation.
• Utilize visualization as a tool for mental rehearsal and performance enhancement. Visualization can be a powerful tool for athletes to prepare for success. By visualizing their desired outcomes and incorporating as many senses as possible, athletes can enhance their performance.
• Reset routines are essential for athletes to move forward and refocus after setbacks. By following a routine that includes responding, relaxing, and refocusing, athletes can regain their composure and perform at their best.
• Having a healthy perspective on failure and mistakes is crucial for athletes. Viewing failure as an opportunity for growth and learning can help athletes reach their full potential.
• Success is not linear, and athletes should embrace both the highs and lows of their journey. Failing and learning from mistakes is an essential part of the process.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Show Promotion

01:34
Introduction of Guest

02:20
Guest's Background and Journey into Mental Performance Coaching

08:05
Recognizing Negative Mindset and Strategies for Overcoming It

11:41
Importance of Reframing and Shifting Negative Self-Talk

16:18
The Significance of Process Focus over Outcome Orientation

21:00
Defining Success and Building Confidence through Behavior

25:33
The Importance of Specificity in Effort and Energy

29:47
Building Confidence from Within and Avoiding External Validation

35:14
Pre-Performance Routines and the Role of Visualization

37:50
The Power of Visualization

42:33
Implementing Reset Routines

45:01
Overcoming Adversity

48:04
Perspective on Failure and Mistakes

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