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#50 MEDITATION: Stay Cool with Referees - Mindfulness for Athletes


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In this powerful episode of the Play Free Podcast, Jon offers a deep reflection on detaching from outcomes and staying present, especially in high-pressure moments like dealing with referees. Drawing from his own experiences, Jon shares the mindset shift that helped him overcome frustration and reactivity, offering listeners a guided meditation to cultivate calm, resilience, and emotional control on the court.

Key Takeaways:

  • Success is the Journey: Learn how to reframe your perspective on success by focusing on the process rather than the destination.
  • Mindfulness and Presence: Jon explores the power of being present, acknowledging how most things are out of your control, and how to use that realization to your advantage in both life and basketball.
  • Calming Your Mind: Jon shares his personal experiences with poor officiating and how to handle moments of frustration in a way that serves your game, not hinders it.
  • Guided Meditation: A meditation to help athletes let go of frustration, cultivate positive energy, and approach challenges with a clearer mind, all while staying rooted in self-love.

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Play Free PodcastBy Jon Giesbrecht