Show Notes
It was a true pleasure to discover the work and passion of Sonya Looney; her enthusiasm, laughs, and insights are contagious!
There are many golden nuggets in this conversation about skillfully managing comparison thoughts, rumination, self-doubt, shame, values-based strategies, and much more.
Key Takeaways
The mindset of an athlete The upsides and downsides of over-preparing and over-working How to skillfully manage unpredictability Acceptance of emotions How to deal with a strong attachment to goals or winning Defusion: thought - labeling Goodhart’s law How to manage physical fatigue using acceptance & defusion skills How to go back to your values when your mind gets noisy How to manage comparison thoughts ABC of resilience
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