Show Notes
What happens when you've finally reached the goal you've been working towards?
You've had a string of great competitions. Your horse feels incredible. You're getting the results you've been hoping for. And then a thought creeps in: “What happens when this stops?”
In this episode I and Lorna explore what happens mentally when you've reached a peak in your riding, and why the fear of the next dip can sometimes stop you from fully enjoying where you are right now. Because performance isn't a straight line. There will be peaks, plateaus, mistakes, setbacks and days when things simply don't work. But does a bad result actually mean you've become a worse rider? Not necessarily.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why riders can become afraid of losing a successful streak
What happens when your identity becomes attached to your results
Why consistency doesn't mean getting the same result every time
The difference between PERFORMANCE and PROGRESS Why your performance curve naturally moves up and down
How mistakes and difficult rides can provide valuable information
Why pushing your comfort zone often creates temporary dips
How to avoid turning one bad ride into a story about your ability
Why you don't need to make a bad performance bigger than it actually is
The importance of accepting that sometimes you simply didn't ride your best
Why peaks and troughs are both necessary parts of growth
How fear of a future setback can stop you from enjoying a current success
Why you can hold both a great result and the possibility of a difficult day
How your full range of emotions can actually support performance and growth
Resources Mentioned:
Coaching & support: https://www.mindeq.eu/coaching
Weekly Hacks: https://www.mindeq.eu/weeklyhacks
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