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This is the Champion Mindset in Action

In the champion mindset, you must be alert and pay attention in order to Learn and Grow in your sport and in life.

This learn and grow mindset allows you to make mistakes, to be patient with yourself and to keep things in perspective.

When you know that adversity is part of the process, and that each mistake is an opportunity to learn, you can let go of a lot of your internal struggle and feel more peace.

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Handle Perfectionism in Figure Skating

The following question is from a concerned parent:

I have a 12 year old skater who is a perfectionist. This controls her whole life. In competition, if she falls on one jump, it is devastating to her and she can’t control her emotions. She shuts down and can’t compete or perform. She is a high achiever in school and first chair violin. Her coaches say she has the potential to reach Nationals in the future, but the biggest thing holding her back is her mindset.

She is so hard on herself. Nothing she does is ever good enough. There are many days in practice that she is in tears of frustration. I keep asking her if she wants to quit but she just gets more upset.

I have tried reading books to her, motivational quotes, journaling and even not allowing her to skate if she cries on the ice, but nothing works. I need advice.

— Sports Mom

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Why a Growth Mindset is Key for a Strong Mental Game

Does your mindset keep you in a cage?

A strong mental game requires a mindset of Learning and Growth.

The top performers in any profession understand that:

  • Mistakes, challenges and “impossibilities” are opportunities for learning and innovation.
  • They keep the big picture in mind.  It is not about achieving the goal, it is about the journey.
  • They never get “it” done, that there will always be a new adventure waiting.
  • They are always capable of change or improvement and new ways of looking at things.
  • They can take any criticism, failure or weakness and make it work for them.

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How to Train A Mindset of Confidence and Trust

The words Confident and Champion are usually used together.SplitShire_IMG_6922-e1450361130756-1800x1200

Have you ever seen a test session?  A kid goes out there, and it looks like they don’t have a care in the world.  They skate with confidence, and even though they made a few mistakes—they pass.

At that same test session, you did what was required of you, you were very careful, mindful of each movement because you were worried that you would make mistake and fail.  In fact you only made only one minor mistake–but you didn’t pass. Continue reading “How to Train A Mindset of Confidence and Trust”