How do I stay so positive all the time? I get that question… a lot. It’s a good question. And I understand where it comes from. I’m a coach. We’re supposed to be optimistic. Don’t get me wrong though. We are also supposed to be honest and realistic. And that means not lying to the athlete. So, I won’t lie to you when you ask me the question… again.
just the last sentence, that does it for me, 'What really matters is that I don't stay negative'
When I get down, angry, depressed, sad or frustrated, I remind myself that the feeling won't last and I try and not dwell on it, and that emotional battle you have with your mind it the hardest battle you can have, and it takes practice not to let your mind win!
Are you shooting for the Noble Peace Prize? :) what are your best coaching tips, not just for coaching athletes, but we can apply coaching principle to our family, organization or ministry...can u share your top coaching tips?
Thank you Coach! This was a great reminder that I need to better control my own mindset to stay on the better direction - to not dwell for too long on the negative.
Coach, that was pure inspiration. I will be sharing this with my team. Thank you for sharing your hard earned knowledge and experience with all of us. I'm sure you know you are great at motivating others. But in case you need a reminder today, you are an amazing coach!
just the last sentence, that does it for me, 'What really matters is that I don't stay negative'
When I get down, angry, depressed, sad or frustrated, I remind myself that the feeling won't last and I try and not dwell on it, and that emotional battle you have with your mind it the hardest battle you can have, and it takes practice not to let your mind win!
Oooooohhhh. That last sentence is the most powerful; that’s the hardest mental hurdle sometimes. Training your mind to find the good is the hardest lesson!
Coach Bennett, I have read a lot of things about coaching and this article is one of the absolute best. You captured what it means to be a coach so well - thank you!
just the last sentence, that does it for me, 'What really matters is that I don't stay negative'
When I get down, angry, depressed, sad or frustrated, I remind myself that the feeling won't last and I try and not dwell on it, and that emotional battle you have with your mind it the hardest battle you can have, and it takes practice not to let your mind win!
Are you shooting for the Noble Peace Prize? :) what are your best coaching tips, not just for coaching athletes, but we can apply coaching principle to our family, organization or ministry...can u share your top coaching tips?
Thank you Coach! This was a great reminder that I need to better control my own mindset to stay on the better direction - to not dwell for too long on the negative.
Coach, that was pure inspiration. I will be sharing this with my team. Thank you for sharing your hard earned knowledge and experience with all of us. I'm sure you know you are great at motivating others. But in case you need a reminder today, you are an amazing coach!
just the last sentence, that does it for me, 'What really matters is that I don't stay negative'
When I get down, angry, depressed, sad or frustrated, I remind myself that the feeling won't last and I try and not dwell on it, and that emotional battle you have with your mind it the hardest battle you can have, and it takes practice not to let your mind win!
Oooooohhhh. That last sentence is the most powerful; that’s the hardest mental hurdle sometimes. Training your mind to find the good is the hardest lesson!
Coach Bennett, I have read a lot of things about coaching and this article is one of the absolute best. You captured what it means to be a coach so well - thank you!
Thanks Coach! I’ll see you on my next starting line, in twenty minutes.
Jon
Thanks for this - I found it very interesting! I love your positivity on the guided runs