Monday Morsels: Music for Mental Prep

Curating the Ultimate Soundtrack for Success

Author

Drew Jankowski
August 05, 2024

This Week’s Focus: Music for Mental Prep

Ready to supercharge your game-day mindset? Discover how leveraging music can fine-tune your focus and amplify your performance.

1 Inspirational Quote

“I have walked out to race with my headphones on throughout my whole career and listen to music until the last possible moment. It helps me to relax and get into my own little world.”

Michael Phelps: Sharing his pre-race music and how it helps him prepare to compete.

1 Quick, Practical Way to Build or Test

Create Your Ultimate Game-Day Playlist

  1. Identify Your Needs: Determine the mental states you need—calmness, focus, energy, confidence.

  2. Select Your Tracks: Choose tracks tailored to these needs.

    1. For calmness: Opt for mellow, slow-tempo tunes.

    2. For focus: Include ambient or instrumental pieces.

    3. For energy: Add up-tempo, high-energy tracks.

    4. For confidence: Incorporate songs with powerful, uplifting lyrics.

  3. Curate Playlists: Organize your music into different playlists based on the required mental state. Create distinct playlists for the night before a competition, pre-game warm-up, and post-competition cool-down.

  4. Test and Tweak: Listen to your playlists during practice sessions. Adjust the tracks as needed to ensure they enhance the intended mental state.

1 Thought-Provoking Question

What role does music currently play in your pre-competition routine? How could different types of music further enhance the various mental states needed for peak performance?

Check out this Article: "Can Music Make You a Better Athlete?" This article delves into the scientific and anecdotal evidence explaining how strategic use of music can boost athletic performance

Share with Us

Share your ultimate pre-game playlists with us on social media using the hashtag #MondayMorsels. How do your selected tracks help you achieve the right mental states? Tag us @MinervaMental and inspire others to enhance their mental prep with music.

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Elevate Your Game with Personalized Coaching

We’re excited to introduce Minerva Mental 1:1 coaching! If you’re serious about your performance and looking to take your mental game to the next level, we have 3 slots available. We’re here to provide personalized strategies and support tailored to your unique needs. Ready for a free 30 minute session to get started?

Music transcends the physical—it's a potent catalyst for mental transformation. Tune in, turn up the beat, and let your ultimate playlist power your path to victory. Your game-day soundtrack can be the difference-maker—inspire, energize, and elevate your performance with every calculated beat.

Until next Monday,

The Minerva Mental Team