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#113: Comparison is a sneaky b*tch. (Eyes on your own paper.)
A couple of recent examples have shown me that comparison often shows up wearing sheep’s clothing - that is, dressed as something else. Sometimes we even rationalize why comparing ourselves to another is a good thing...
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#112: How would you score your walk-throughs? (Hint: I think we can do better.)
Many sports have a walk-through of some sort. It’s that chance to create a plan and get up close and personal with the obstacles and sequences. But are you getting the most out of your walk throughs? Do you walk into...
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#111: Can ring nerves remind you to breathe? (Let’s build better associations.)
The fancy term would be neuropathways, but basically we want to have better responses to getting nervous or triggered by a situation. We want to use the feelings of getting nervous, for example, to remind us to do our...
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#110: In defense of superstitions. (And jinxes and lucky shirts.)
Many of us are superstitious about one thing or another - it’s how we grasp for predictability in an unpredictable world! And while for decades I considered myself a very superstitions person, I now have a different -...
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#109: Trouble bouncing back? (You’re not alone.)
My Q-Members will recognize this episode from our February lessons :) Everyone has trouble “bouncing back” from setback or disappointment - few of us just pop back up and carry on. In facts, we should be processing...
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#108: 5 Ways to strengthen your mindset. (Everyone loves lists!)
These aren’t necessarily “hacks,” but this episode talks about five things you can do to strengthen your mindset and improve your mental game. They also just happen to be the most popular themes in my coaching and...
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#107: Is your mental stamina affecting your performance? (Did you say, “What mental stamina?”)
Mental stamina is not a phrase I hear often but I think is crucial to being able to perform both for ourselves and our dogs. Normally we - and our dogs - develop it organically, but we can put a spotlight on it and...
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#106: Could you be confusing excitement for nerves? (Hear me out on this.)
If ring nerves are an issue for you then you might be nervous you’ll get nervous, which obviously only makes things worse. But it’s possible that you’re also excited - at least in part - and that could be contributing...
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#105: Are you giving rockstar vibes? (Why we all need an alter ego.)
There’s always a gap between who we are and who we want to be - in life or dog handling! And one fun way to bridge the gap is to image you’re the person already killing it! Whether you want superpowers or the voice of...
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#104: Need a few hacks for ring nerves? (You’ll still need to practice.)
I know everyone wants a quick fix when it comes to slaying ring nerves, and while you’ll still need to practice the skills, I’ve got a few things for you to try this weekend! And if you want more on ring nerves, check...
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#103: Can you get into The Zone in a snap? (Want to?)
Whether you call it getting into “flow” or “the zone,” the result is the same - you are fully in the present moment and able to execute your plan. This is a coveted state and one we can learn to get into with more...
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#102: So you say you want “connection,” eh? (What does that mean to you?)
Most clients at one time or another tell me they want to have more/better connection with their dog. Yet, “connection” is really personal and means different things to different people. So what does connection mean...
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