In this podcast, Lewis shares his personal journey with confidence and discusses what it really means to be confident. He also explores performance psychology, goal-setting, and techniques for building consistent confidence. The importance of controllables and managing anxiety is emphasized, along with exercises for building confidence. The chapter descriptions cover topics such as developing confidence as a skill, building confidence through authenticity, unleashing your best performance through mantras, energy, meditation, discovering inner confidence, and setting athlete goals.
Confidence can be developed through experiences, stepping out of comfort zones, and receiving positive feedback from others.
Controlling controllable factors, goal-setting, and positive self-talk are crucial in building confidence and reducing anxiety.
Deep dives
Building Confidence
Building confidence is essential for athletes and people in general. Confidence is a skill that can be developed through various factors, such as experiences, stepping out of comfort zones, and receiving positive feedback from others. It is important to recognize what you can control and what you can't control, focusing on controllable factors like self-perception and goal-setting. Practices like relaxation, imagery, self-talk, and goal-setting can improve confidence by reducing anxiety. Confidence fluctuates and varies across different areas of life, so it's important to enter a beginner's mindset and accept that building confidence takes time.
Defining Confidence
Confidence is defined as trusting in one's ability, capabilities, and judgment. It comes from a mix of factors like experiences, overcoming challenges, and receiving positive feedback. Confidence is specific to each area of life and can fluctuate based on the context. Goal-setting, controlling controllable factors, and being aware of one's self-talk are crucial in building confidence. Understanding the connection between confidence and reducing anxiety is important in developing a sense of self-assurance. Confidence can be developed and strengthened through practice and awareness.
Rediscovering Authentic Self and Best Performances
To improve confidence, it can be helpful to reconnect with authentic and happy memories. These memories allow individuals to remember their most confident selves and the emotions associated with those moments. Reflecting on past successful performances can also provide insights into the mindset and self-talk that contribute to confidence. Mindfulness meditation can be used to observe and examine the stories individuals tell themselves, allowing for reframing and rewriting narratives that hinder confidence. All of these exercises contribute to clearing the fog and rediscovering true confidence.
MindStrong Journal and Confidence
The MindStrong Journal is a resource that helps individuals develop and maintain authentic confidence. By following the exercises in the journal, individuals can gain a better understanding of their inner confidence and work towards their athletic or personal goals. The journal supports the belief in striving to be a good human and a great athlete by promoting self-assurance and resilience. Limited copies of the journal will be available soon through Lewis Hatchit's website.
Confidence is at an all-time low among young people, whether in sports or in schools. In this episode, Lewis shares his personal journey with confidence, what it really means to be confident, and some very important exercises on how to achieve this state of being a truly confident person.
[02:54] Lewis’ Personal Journey with Confidence [06:06] What is Confidence? [09:46] Performance Psychology and Goal-Setting [16:39] Consistent Confidence [19:33] “Controllables” and Anxiety [23:09] We Never Lose Our Confidence [24:26] Exercises to Building Confidence [32:29] Closing Notes
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