2 06, 2022

How Emotional Baggage Starts Out Functional, Then Becomes Dysfunctional

By | June 2nd, 2022|Categories: Personal Growth, Psychology|Tags: , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

The term “emotional baggage” has become an entrenched part of the personal-development culture. Emotional baggage is typically described as unresolved emotional issues from our childhood, including acute trauma, physical, psychological, or sexual abuse, ongoing stressors, family dysfunction, and other negative experiences, that shape our attitudes, emotions, and behavior, and detrimentally influence our current lives. Moreover, [...]

23 12, 2021

Perfectionism and Triathlon Don’t Play Nice Together-#3

By | December 23rd, 2021|Categories: Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

In my second of nine articles exploring obstacles that may hold you back as you pursue your triathlon goals, I introduced you to how overinvestment in our sport can mean a kiss of death for both results and enjoyment in our sport. Perfectionism is another frequent obstacle I see in triathletes. Perfectionism is a triple-edged [...]

7 12, 2021

Five Obstacles That Weigh You Down on Race Day

By | December 7th, 2021|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

In my last Ski Racing post, I introduced you to five attitudes that you need for ski racing success. In this post, I will explore five obstacles that will prevent you from skiing your fastest and achieving your ski racing goals. Mental obstacles refer to any psychological or emotional issue that interferes with your ability [...]

17 12, 2020

Five “Deep” Reasons You Don’t Ski Your Fastest When It Matters Most

By | December 17th, 2020|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

In my work with ski racers, from juniors up to the World Cup, I, of course, introduce them to typical mental training techniques such as goal setting, mental imagery, positive self-talk, and routines. All are invaluable tools to help racers get the most out of their training and ski their fastest on race day. Yet, [...]

5 10, 2020

The Real Fear in Fear of Failure: Part III

By | October 5th, 2020|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , |0 Comments

In Part I in my series, Fear of Failure, I introduced you to the epidemic presence of fear of failure in ski racing. The article describes what fear of failure is and its causes. I also describe three ways that racers attempt to avoid failure: they quit racing, they cause themselves to fail, but have [...]

21 09, 2020

Fear of Failure – Part I

By | September 21st, 2020|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , |1 Comment

It’s hard to believe that we will very likely be on snow in less two months and, fingers crossed, back in the start gate soon after. After the abrupt end of the last race season, everyone in the ski racing community is “jonesing” to get back on the hill to train and then race. The [...]

15 11, 2019

Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #11-Fear of Failure (Part II)

By | November 15th, 2019|Categories: Train Your Mind for Athletic Success (Podcast)|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

Episode #11: Fear of Failure (Part II) of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the four of six in a series that examines the psychological and emotional obstacles that hold athletes back from performing their best, enjoying their sports experiences, and achieving their sports goals.  This episode is the second of two [...]

17 10, 2019

Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #10-Fear of Failure (Part I)

By | October 17th, 2019|Categories: Train Your Mind for Athletic Success (Podcast)|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Episode #10: Fear of Failure (Part I) of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the third of six in a series that examines the psychological and emotional obstacles that hold athletes back from performing their best, enjoying their sports experiences, and achieving their sports goals. This series of podcasts will also show [...]

14 10, 2019

Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #10-Fear of Failure (Part II)

By | October 14th, 2019|Categories: Raising Young Athletes (Podcast)|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

Episode #10: Fear of Failure (Part II) of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the fourth of seven in a series that examines obstacles that can prevent athletes from performing their best and enjoying their sports experiences.  This episode is the second of two parts that explores the powerfully negative impact of fear of failure on [...]

3 10, 2019

Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #9-Fear of Failure (Part I)

By | October 3rd, 2019|Categories: Raising Young Athletes (Podcast)|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Episode #9: Fear of Failure (Part I) of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the third of seven in a series that examines obstacles that can prevent athletes from performing their best and enjoying their sports experiences.  This episode is the first of two parts that explores the powerfully negative impact of fear of failure on [...]