The Millionaire Real Estate Agent | The MREA Podcast 63. Optimize Your Performance and Mental Health With Dr. Hillary Cauthen
Dec 30, 2024
Dr. Hillary Cauthen, a clinical sports psychologist with a wealth of experience helping elite athletes, joins the conversation to tackle the often-overlooked connection between trauma and performance. She introduces a seven-step model to optimize performance while enhancing mental health, emphasizing the necessity of self-awareness and emotional authenticity. The discussion highlights the importance of a supportive environment and coping mechanisms in overcoming trauma, along with practical advice on maintaining focus and resilience in both personal and professional arenas.
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Fear of Failure vs. Growth Mindset
- High performers, like athletes and real estate agents, often get stuck in a "striving for success" mode, driven by fear of failure and judgment.
- To achieve true success, shift your mindset from avoiding failure to focusing on what it takes to succeed, embracing a growth mindset.
Emotional Expression and Performance
- Many high-performing athletes struggle to express emotions effectively due to societal stigma and cultural pressures.
- This suppression of authentic emotion hinders their ability to reach peak performance.
Emotions Fuel Performance
- Emotions are drivers and motivators.
- Learn to activate the best emotions for optimal performance and how to regulate them.
