189 Goal Setting: How To Re-Energise Yourself To Aid Your Sport Performance
Episode description
Most people at some point experience demotivation, where they lack interest and enthusiasm about something that they have once really enjoyed. This episode #189 is for you if you have reached that point, or if you are experiencing a loss of form or a performance plateau.
Today, I share an approach which is connected to goal-setting and performance profiling and often yields positive outcomes, where athletes frequently feel a lot better about their situation and experience being re-energised as a result.
Enjoy!
Key Learning Points
- On performing at your best some great questions to ask yourself include: What do I think about? What emotions do I experience? What will other people notice in my actions and behaviours?
- Aim to note down 25 qualities that are associated with your best performances, then whittle the list down to the 5 most impactful, that can help you turn around your form or the situation that you find yourself in.
- Goal setting can be an overwhelming process for some people.
- Use a SMART approach when creating action plans for the 5 most impactful areas.
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Podcast episodes to improve your approach to playing sport or coaching
Ep021: Steve Hackney – How to Reach Your Full Potential
Ep 084: Dr Jim Afremow and Phil White – Mental Toughness and The Leaders Mind
Ep086: David Charlton: Observations – How to Learn From Setbacks
Ep166: Mark Bennett MBE – How To Help Athletes and Coaches Reflect On Their Performances
Relevant blogs to help you improve your approach
Blog: Steps To Form A Habit That Actually Sticks
Blog: 6 Reasons Why Goal Setting Doesn't Work
Blog: 3 Tips to Help You Overcome Setbacks
Blog: Coach Development – Helping Athletes Overcome Fear of Failure
Helpful resources to aid your development
Performance Profile for Long Term Goals
Performance Profiling: When You’re Looking For A Quick Boost