Becoming HeadStrong

Asking for help can be an incredibly challenging thing to do. Yet, those who are able to ask for help, actually show a strength. We all need help from others. Reach out, and ask for help, and the world can become a better place.

In the US, we love instant gratification. We are drawn to quick fixes. Yet we have to learn to love the plateaus if we truly want to improve.

The acronym SPECIFIC when setting goals is outlined here and discussion involves the ups and downs of setting goals in this way. We promote using the strategy that works best for you.

The physiological difference between feeling nervous and feeling excited is minor. What makes the difference, is your brain's interpretation of how your body is feeling. In the episode, learn to change your nerves into excitement and have a positive expectation!

Most people listen to respond. There are many things happening in life and the easy thing to do is to listen to respond. But this is where miscommunication can occur. This episode encourages you to listen to understand.

This episode is about "getting comfortable being uncomfortable". A phrase often used in mental performance coaching, you will learn what it means and how to do it through this episode.

In this episode, Kristina discusses what she learned regarding misconceptions about confidence from Dr. Keith Henschen, a legend in the field of sport psychology. Some of these may surprise you!

Many athletes make the mistake of trying to prove themselves to others. Change your focus to IMproving at every opportunity and the results will come.

Mental toughness is about feeling your emotions - accept, acknowledge, and move on from your emotions. We don't need to control our emotions, but rather control how we respond to our emotions. This is an active session that will teach you a strategy for working on your emotional control.

Cognitive flexibility means begin able to adapt our thinking depending on the situation. As you know, things never seem to go exactly according to plan. If you have rigid beliefs about how things should go, you are more likely to "get stuck". In this episode you will learn strategies for increasing your cognitive flexibility.