Positive Mental Preparation for Competition with Dr. Sue Jackson

Positive mental preparation leading up to competitions  Does mental prep make a difference? To know if mental preparation and planning for competition might be useful to you, ask yourself the following questions: What percent of performing your routines successfully in competition is related to your mindset? On a scale of 0 – 10, what would you rate the importance of your mental state to your performance … Continue reading Positive Mental Preparation for Competition with Dr. Sue Jackson

Overcoming Mental Blocks with Dr. Sue Jackson

To start with, I recommend not owning (or using) the phrase “mental block”; use more neutral and forward-thinking language such as “this skill is one I am still developing” or “I am working on getting this skill”. Choose statements that work for you, but recognise that mental block is not helpful. Understand that there is a difference between thinking and focusing. Thinking is often about … Continue reading Overcoming Mental Blocks with Dr. Sue Jackson