Barriers to Breakthroughs

036. Am I Determined or Is It My Anxiety?

January 12, 2022
036. Am I Determined or Is It My Anxiety?
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Barriers to Breakthroughs
036. Am I Determined or Is It My Anxiety?
Jan 12, 2022

Today's episode is all about slowing down. As an athlete, we are told to always push through and keep working until we win but is that really benefitting us? Throughout my career, especially at my lowest points, I felt like I just needed to work harder, and then it would finally click but it didn't.

When we are told to slow down by coaches or even our parents, that's the last thing we want to do! After feeling defeated day after day, I finally stopped and realized that I needed to go back to basics, and look at the stress and pressure I was putting on myself. Looking back, I can see why I wasn't performing at my best.

Points I'll dig into in this episode are;

  • What I used to believe about being a successful athlete
  • Why slowing down is so important to do especially when stressed
  • Tips on how to slow down and figure out what's making you anxious


Links

Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @barrierstobreakthroughspodcast

Contact me to be featured on the podcast + any questions you have: emmapwoodhouse@gmail.com OR dm me through the Instagram page above!

Rate + Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!

If you are loving the podcast, please consider leaving a review! It helps the show to support other athletes << just like you >> to feel less alone with what they're going through! Click here or scroll down, tap to rate 5 stars, and select "Write a Review"! Be sure to let me know what you love most about the episode! 

Show Notes

Today's episode is all about slowing down. As an athlete, we are told to always push through and keep working until we win but is that really benefitting us? Throughout my career, especially at my lowest points, I felt like I just needed to work harder, and then it would finally click but it didn't.

When we are told to slow down by coaches or even our parents, that's the last thing we want to do! After feeling defeated day after day, I finally stopped and realized that I needed to go back to basics, and look at the stress and pressure I was putting on myself. Looking back, I can see why I wasn't performing at my best.

Points I'll dig into in this episode are;

  • What I used to believe about being a successful athlete
  • Why slowing down is so important to do especially when stressed
  • Tips on how to slow down and figure out what's making you anxious


Links

Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @barrierstobreakthroughspodcast

Contact me to be featured on the podcast + any questions you have: emmapwoodhouse@gmail.com OR dm me through the Instagram page above!

Rate + Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!

If you are loving the podcast, please consider leaving a review! It helps the show to support other athletes << just like you >> to feel less alone with what they're going through! Click here or scroll down, tap to rate 5 stars, and select "Write a Review"! Be sure to let me know what you love most about the episode!