Why are mental blocks such an issue for athletes? Almost every coach will understand the frustration and pain that comes from an athlete being mentally and emotionally paralysed by a mental block. That uncharacteristic derailing and shuddering halt of a normally calm, in control and capable athlete by what can only be described as an irrational FEAR –⁠ be it a block around a specific skill, a venue, or even within a competition. In episode #70 of Brain in the Game we listen to a lecture I delivered recently (January 2019) on the four core components of mental blocks and how we, as coaches, can best manage the situation. Four core mental block components: Why we have mental blocks What actually happens inside our minds with a mental block How we can fix the blockage What if the blockage keeps returning And if you would like to view the slides of the Mental Blocks presentation I gave, they can be found here. So sit back, enjoy and let's unpack performance mental blocks. PLUS: A special offer for our podcast listeners with our FREE video series available for a limited time: The Performance Framework - see here for details.

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