189 Goal Setting: How To Re-Energise Yourself To Aid Your Sport Performance

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. Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn 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 Ep121: Doug Strycharczyk and Dr John Perry What Is New? Developments in Mental Toughness Research and Practice 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: How to Find Your Why  Blog: 3 Tips to Help You Overcome Setbacks Blog: Coach Development – Helping Athletes Overcome Fear of Failure Helpful resources to aid your development Driscolls Model of Reflection Gibbs Reflective Cycle Performance Profile for Long Term Goals Performance Profiling: When You’re Looking For A Quick Boost Motivation for Sport Quiz