Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

In our second episode on mindfulness, we take another look at Altered Traits by Daniel Goleman & Richard Davidson to see what science can show us about the effects of mindfulness. The authors take a look at the history of what brain research can prove when it comes to the beneficial effects of practicing mindfulness. We explore some of the proven benefits such as:Lowering amygdala response. Reducing the intensity of pain. Preventing burn out. Lowering cortisol levels. Preventing emotional hijacking. Better executive function control.  Paying attention.  Organizing, planning, and prioritizing. Starting tasks and staying focused on them to completion.  Understanding different points of view.  Regulating emotions.  Improving all types of attention & ignore distractions.  Reducing personal melodrama. Increase in "flow" state where people perform at their best. Reduce "stickiness" of our thoughts, emotions, and impulses. Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

Mindfulness is a rapidly growing buzz word, but does it have a place in elite performance? Can it help us achieve greatness? In the first episode of this two-part series, we look at the science behind neuroplasticity, whether our brains can change structurally, and what we were able to learn from tree shrew research done in the mid 1980's. Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

This week's episode takes a look at the science behind journaling and what benefits it can provide us.Questions for this week:What are the most stressful things in my life or what causes me the most distress?What can I NOT control in those situations?What can I control in those situations?What is my plan moving forward?Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

Are you mentally and physically tough? What does that even mean? We sit down with Dr. Jamey Gordon and talk about what mental and physical toughness look like as well as how we can be intentional about taking back control of our mind and body so that we can be TOUGH when it is needed most. Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

Pandemic. Illness. Uncertainty. Fear comes in many forms, but understanding how our mind and body react to it is the first step in overcoming it. Today's episode takes a look at our mind and body's natural reaction to uncertain situations as well as how we can be intentional about taking back control.Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

When we have a predator mentality we are looking to hunt, track down our goals, and overcome obstacles that are in front of us. When we have a prey mentality we limit ourselves to "grazing" on whatever is left. This episode looks at ways to change our mindset so that we can reach our full potential.Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

Welcome to Season 3 TOOLS FOR GREATNESS! This season we are delivering weekly tools you can use to be great rather than settling for average. This weeks tool is Full Potential.We recommend getting a notebook or journal that you can use, here are the three steps from today's episode:Define your areas - What are the areas you need to improve? What are the areas that you need to maximize for you to reach your full potential? Maybe Mental Toughness, Physical Wellbeing, Your Performance, Character (who you are when things get tough), Spiritual or Religous, or something else? Determine what it will it take to be your best!Honest evaluation - How would you grade yourself in each of those areas? Grade yourself each day for a week.Create your plan - What are you going to do specifically over the next year, month, week, day to improve any areas of weakness?Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

Having the right plan AFTER each round can help decrease anxiety and increase performance in future rounds. In this episode, we talk about how to control your mind and body AFTER each round so that you can perform at your best when it matters the most on the golf course!Are you looking for a little bit more guidance on how you can put together your own plan? Check out our Elite Golf Mindset program designed to help you control your mind and body on the course!Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

Having the right plan AFTER each swing can help decrease anxiety and increase performance. In this episode, we talk about how to control your mind and body AFTER each shot so that you can perform at your best when it matters the most on the golf course!Are you looking for a little bit more guidance on how you can put together your own plan? Check out our Elite Golf Mindset program designed to help you control your mind and body on the course!Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

Having the right plan before each swing can help decrease anxiety and increase performance. In this episode, we talk about how to control your mind and body before each shot so that you can perform at your best when it matters the most on the golf course!Are you looking for a little bit more guidance on how you can put together your own plan? Check out our Elite Golf Mindset program designed to help you control your mind and body on the course!Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams