Inspired by Sports Psychologist, Justin Ross on the Løw Tide Bøyz Podcast, this episode explores the metaphors of 'anchors' and 'tugboats' to illustrate the impact of negative and positive self-talk on our mental state and performance. We discuss how negative thoughts can anchor us down, whereas positive thinking acts as a tugboat, pulling us forward. We delve into examples from sports psychology, personal professional experiences, parenting and everyday scenarios to highlight the importance of being aware of our inner dialogue. The conversation also touches on the role of friends, the significance of small changes like having a snack, and practical tips for reframing negative thoughts. Join us as we navigate these concepts, and provide practical advice for turning your mental anchors into tugboats that propel you forward.
We reference the following in the podcast:
+ Jono's Sketchplanations on The Stages of Competence Framework
+ David Goggins' Book: Can’t Hurt me.
+ Jono's sketch on Complaining at the Weather
+ Jono's Paradox of Choice sketch
+ Tommy's positive manifestations of "There will be a parking space" - as popularised by Paul McKenna
Timeline of topics discussed:
00:00 Understanding the Power of Self-Talk
00:57 Introducing Anchors and Tugboats
02:11 The Origin of Anchors and Tugboats
03:49 Applying the Metaphor to Sports and Life
05:09 Awareness and Self-Talk
06:00 The Role of Friends and Environment
10:45 Personal Examples and Practical Tips
18:33 Swimming and Self-Talk
25:08 Understanding the Brain's Tactical Advantage
25:35 The Accountability Mirror Technique
26:12 The Importance of Eating for Energy
28:03 Personal Experiences with Energy and Focus
33:01 The Power of Positive Self-Talk
36:04 Anchors and Tugboats: A Metaphor for Self-Talk
40:49 The Role of Mental Training in Sports
42:38 Toxic Language and Self-Talk
46:27 Concluding Thoughts and Summary
All music on this podcast is provided by the very talented Franc Cinelli
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