Goals vs Values. What's the difference, why does it matter?
FOR ATHLETES: Athletes have a difficult time separating who they are from what they do. And it can negatively impact self-esteem. I'm a...
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SHAWNEE HARLE
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- Jan 8
4 Traits of High Performers
As a Mental Toughness Coach, I've worked with hundreds of athletes, from youth to Olympians. High Performers are that way for a reason....
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- Nov 30, 2022
Train Your Brain
If you do what you have ALWAYS DONE, you get what you ALREADY HAVE. What's the cost for your kids/athletes if they keep doing the same...
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- Nov 22, 2022
Train Your Brain
Think that more physical training is the only way to improve? Think again. When you get a work-out done to improve your strength and...
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- Nov 11, 2022
What causes pressure?
Fear causes pressure; fear of an undesirable outcome. Athletes fear many things: losing, looking bad, making mistakes, getting cut from...
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- Oct 31, 2022
Focusing vs Noticing
What's the difference between focusing and noticing? Focusing doesn't always provide the right answers. What if you are focusing on the...
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- Oct 31, 2022
Ready vs Prepared
Is there a difference between being ready and being prepared? I think so. I'm a Mental Toughness Coach and athletes often tell me, "I'm...
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- Oct 31, 2022
We are just like tacos.
Mental Toughness isn’t necessarily about being tough. It’s about facing the truth. That’s tough to do; perhaps Mental Toughness is the...
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- Oct 31, 2022
Are you sharp enough?
You know what really bugs me? Comparison. Why? Because it not only kills creativity, it also kills joy. Sport is often full of comparison...
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- Oct 31, 2022
Grit vs Grind
What's the difference between Grit and Grind? According to Dr. Brene Brown, grit is internally focused while grind is externally focused....
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- Oct 31, 2022
Anger: Good or Bad?
What's the difference between good anger and bad anger? Most athletes tell me, "My coaches and my parents say I'm not supposed to get...
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- Oct 31, 2022
Face the Truth
Ready to face the truth? There are two of them: 1) You might get what you want. 2) You might not. Sport teaches us NOT to face the...
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- Oct 31, 2022
No more excuses!
How can we be mentally tough when we are full of excuses? WE CAN'T! Excuses are the path of least resistance. They are our protection...
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- Oct 31, 2022
NOT The Boss of Your Thoughts
Negative self-talk takes you AWAY FROM YOUR GREATEST SELF. You don't get to have negative thoughts for free. They come with a cost. They...
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- Oct 31, 2022
Boss of Your Thoughts
Positive self-talk takes you TOWARD YOUR GREATEST SELF. These thoughts come with a reward. You become THE BOSS of your thoughts rather...
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- Oct 31, 2022
Train Your Brain
If you do what you've ALWAYS DONE, you get what you ALREADY HAVE. You have already invested in more: skill sessions, private coaching,...
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- Oct 31, 2022
Check Your Deodorant
WINNING IS A GREAT DEODORANT. It covers up the smelly stuff. The problem is, it soon wears off. Athletes, what smelly stuff are you...
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- Oct 31, 2022
Eat That Frog!
"If you have to EAT A FROG, it doesn't pay to look at it all day." High Performers eat frogs every day. It's the opposite of...
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