This Week’s Focus: Playing Fearlessly

Don’t let the fear of falling hold you back—discover how to play fearlessly and unleash your true potential.

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1 Quick, Practical Way to Build or Test

Reframe Fear with Positive Self-Talk

1. Identify a specific fear or situation that causes anxiety in your sport.

2. Write down the negative thoughts that surface when you think of this fear.

3. Reframe these negative thoughts into positive affirmations. For example, change "I might choke during the game" to "I trust my preparation and will respond confidently."

4. Practice these affirmations daily, particularly before training sessions and competitions. This builds a resilient, positive mindset.

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What blocks you from performing fearlessly? What small steps could you take today to embrace and overcome these mental barriers?

Check out "Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence" by Gary Mack with David Casstevens This book provides practical advice on conquering fear, building mental toughness, and playing fearlessly. Check it out for deeper insights and more exercises.

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Reflect on your challenges and victories with reframing fear and inspire others to do the same. Just hit reply on this email or send to [email protected].

Fear is like spice; just the right amount enriches the experience. Let it fuel your fire, not quell your flame. Embrace the challenge, and play with the heart of a lion.

Until next Monday,

The Minerva Mental Team