Stop Controlling Your Emotions On The Pitch. Do This Instead with Lauren Garner

🚨What if everything you’ve been told about mental toughness is wrong? 🚨 Athletes are constantly told to"control their emotions" to perform at their best. But what if that approach is actuallyholding you back? In this episode,Lauren Garner, a sports psychologist in training working with Sunderland AFC, breaks down whyacceptance, not control, is the key to unlocking athlete performance. We dive deep into:

🧠Why suppressing emotions leads to worse performance under pressure

🌬️How breathwork can help athletes manage stress & stay focused

🔄What an acceptance-based approach looks like in real life scenarios.

🎯Practical tools for coaches to help athletes manage emotions effectively

🚀How to develop a resilient mindset without forcing "mental toughness"

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or practitioner, this episode will change how you think about emotions and performance.

Key Takeaways & Timestamps 📌0:00 – Why traditional mental toughness advice is flawed📌3:30 – The science behind emotions & athletic performance📌7:15 – How acceptance-based coaching improves resilience📌12:45 – Using breathwork to stay calm under pressure📌18:20 – Helping athletes embrace emotions instead of fighting them📌24:00 – Common mistakes coaches make when addressing emotions📌30:15 – Real-world examples of acceptance-based coaching in sport📌37:00 – Practical takeaways for coaches & athletes to implement today

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