Athletes, does your brain ever hijack you with “What if I choke?” or “What if I let everyone down?” before a big moment? This episode is your playbook to crush those mental spirals and unlock your confidence. Let’s GO.

What’s Covered

✅ Why your brain LOVES negativity (and how to rewire it).
✅ The #1 exercise to flip fear into fuel (spoiler: all you need is a pen!).
✅ Why worst-case scenarios are WAY less likely than you think.
✅ How to create a “positive snowball effect” (hint: focus is everything).
✅ Real-life proof: Hear how athlete Isabelle smashed her mental blocks and scored 6 personal bests in one competition.

Ready to ditch the overthinking and play with fearless focus? Tap into the full episode for my step-by-step strategy – plus the exact phrases to say to yourself when your brain starts spiraling. Hit play now and let’s get you out of your head and into your greatness.

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Episode Highlights: 

[00:00:00] Episode Intro. Addressing the mental trap of negative ‘what if’ spirals in sports and teasing a game-changing mindset shift to break free.

[00:00:50] Shoutout to Isabelle. Celebrating Isabelle’s mental breakthrough in her heptathlon, including a 23-second PR in her 800m race.

[00:01:36] Today’s Tip: Stop the Spiral. The episode’s focus: A practical strategy to escape negative thought loops and regain mental control.

[00:02:00] Why Negative Thoughts Happen. Explains how the brain’s survival instincts fuel negativity and why sports require overriding this default.

[00:03:02] The “What If” Spiral Strategy. Introducing the core exercise: Flipping fear-based “what ifs” into empowering possibilities.

[00:04:00] Step 1: List Negative “What Ifs”. Practical prompt to pause and write down fears (e.g., “What if I embarrass myself?”).

[00:05:34] Step 2: Flip to Positive “What Ifs”. Guides listeners to reframe fears into hopeful scenarios (e.g., “What if I surprise myself?”).

[00:06:00] Which List is More Realistic? Encourages comparing both lists, emphasizing that positive outcomes are often more likely.

[00:08:00] The Snowball Effect of Focus. How dwelling on negativity (or positivity) creates self-fulfilling mental momentum.

[00:09:00] Wrap-Up and Call to Action. Final encouragement to share the episode and take control of mindset.

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