Positive Self Talk
How do you deal with self doubt?
What are your triggers? Strong personalities, uncertainties or unexpected obstacles? If you don't accept or thrive off of the challenge...press pause or call time out. Take a moment & just breathe. You can overcome whatever you're feeling or experiencing. You have the ability to gain confidence & get back in the game. Similar to Maverick in Top Gun #1. He disengaged from his squadron & left his wingman. He was going ballistic. He needed a moment to reset & feel aligned. He needed to feel connected with motivation & purpose. "Talk to me Goose." He re-engaged & got back in the action.
Next time you're feeling out of control & self doubt creeps in, ask yourself...is this true? is there any evidence of this? I'm willing to bet that most of the time it's not. It's stories & false realities that we create. Cut yourself some slack. Don't let something that's not true take over.
“It's Not The Plane, It's The Pilot.”
-Maverick, Top Gun
FIND YOUR LINE
A few weeks ago, I went snowboarding in Laax, Switzerland. It's one of my favorite places to ride. On this day, the conditions were a little unpredictable. There were icy patches & the visibility was minimal in certain spots. I was riding too cautious & fun turned into fear. As a snowboarder, I prefer a smooth surfy experience. There are days I like to go fast, but leisure is also a luxury. I'm not really a Maverick on the mountain, but I have days when I feel a little more daring. The conditions got in my head & I took the easy road. I disengaged. I took a mellow run down. I could have easily just drank hot toddy's the rest of the day, but I re-engaged.
I decided to dial back in & talk myself back in the flow!
Find some motivating words or a key phrase, that can create confidence & action:
I can F*%'in do this!
Find your rhythm, find your line.
Build momentum before your next turn.
Have F*%'in FUN!
I'm in control.
I got this.
Embrace the challenge & uncertainty & allow yourself to overcome it.
CHEERS,
Brian Genuser
Lifestyle & Leadership Coach
Product & Brand Consultant