How do I promote team spirit?
I lead by example. There are rules and guidelines listed
for any team member to follow but I have always
believed that actions speak louder than words. Even
if I tell people this group is a support system for you
online...I know that once they see that it really is...they
feel welcome and safe to share their journey. Whether
a client is struggling or triumphant they will see this
space is open and honest and available to them 24/7.
We are 100% online so this is how we communicate...
All online! I am proud of the fact that when we do come
together for events you would think we see each other
all the time. The bond that is created here is very special.
Advice on goal setting
Aside from what I believe is the obvious... Set large
goals and make small goals to reach along the way....
Remember that life throws curveballs and things
sometimes get thrown at you that may cause your
current goal to be too challenging to achieve at the
pace you first planned. Don’t give up! Rewrite your
goals to fit your new situation. Baby steps are better
than going backwards or going nowhere! Keep going!
I have co-written a workbook with Sports Psychologist
to many Olympians and a dear client and friend Leslie
Lewis called Athletes Mindset Workbook –it all relates
to setting goals and achieving them.
Advice for living life off
the stage and after competing
It’s important to remember your stage body is just for
stage. However what I think is critical is to find the
balance off the stage. What I have my clients aim for
is what I call 365 body/mind. This is a balance between
eating healthy and working out a realistic amount to
maintain a healthy mind and body all year round . This
I believe is the hardest part of a competitor journey. To
be able to find the balance between the intensity of a
show prep, and a year round healthy and fit body is
important.
Perspective on sportsmanship
A shows focus should always be on you bringing your
best. It’s you against you always. If you walk into a
show and bring the best you can, and did everything
you could to improve yourself...then you have won.
Compare ”YOU” to yourself only. It’s fun to win
trophies, however there is much opinion involved and
so many elements that you have no control over, so try
not to use the outcome as validation of your success. If
you walk into a show feeling amazing, you should walk
out feeling the same way no matter the outcome of
your placing.
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