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Dealing with negative thoughts
Episode Summary:
In this focused session, Occupational Therapist Mark McGuigan offers a grounding reflection to help players recognise and interrupt negative thoughts.
Whether it’s self-doubt, overthinking, or inner criticism, this tool guides you to pause, shift perspective, and take back control of your mindset.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why negative thoughts are normal — and what to do with them
✅ A simple reframing strategy to stop spirals
✅ How to respond with self-awareness, not judgement
✅ A quick mental tool to reset in the moment
Who It’s For:
Perfect for footballers, coaches, and support staff looking to build mental resilience and reduce the noise of inner criticism — before, during, or after matches.
Resources:
📺 Watch this episode on YouTube
🎧 Explore more from the Mental Health and Recovery Toolkit
🌐 Connect with Women’s Football Hub and Willow Grove Consultants
🗣️ “You’re allowed to have negative thoughts”
#MentalHealthToolkit #DealingWithNegativeThoughts #AthleteMindset #PlayerSupport #ResetReflectRecharge #SportPsychology #WomensFootballHub #WillowGroveConsultants #FootballWellbeing #AthleteMentalHealth
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By womensfootballhub8Episode Summary:
In this focused session, Occupational Therapist Mark McGuigan offers a grounding reflection to help players recognise and interrupt negative thoughts.
Whether it’s self-doubt, overthinking, or inner criticism, this tool guides you to pause, shift perspective, and take back control of your mindset.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why negative thoughts are normal — and what to do with them
✅ A simple reframing strategy to stop spirals
✅ How to respond with self-awareness, not judgement
✅ A quick mental tool to reset in the moment
Who It’s For:
Perfect for footballers, coaches, and support staff looking to build mental resilience and reduce the noise of inner criticism — before, during, or after matches.
Resources:
📺 Watch this episode on YouTube
🎧 Explore more from the Mental Health and Recovery Toolkit
🌐 Connect with Women’s Football Hub and Willow Grove Consultants
🗣️ “You’re allowed to have negative thoughts”
#MentalHealthToolkit #DealingWithNegativeThoughts #AthleteMindset #PlayerSupport #ResetReflectRecharge #SportPsychology #WomensFootballHub #WillowGroveConsultants #FootballWellbeing #AthleteMentalHealth