Do you ever feel like your instincts are "bad" or that you don't have them? Well, you're wrong.

You're wrong because there is no such thing as a bad instinct nor is there such a thing of a good instinct. And let me also tell you that we all have instincts--we just have to find a way to let them come out naturally.

But why does Coach Jojo think this is a subject worth talking about in our sport?

Instincts are EVERYTHING in our sport because playing a sport is fast. You have to make reactions right on the spot and in the moment, but that becomes hard to do when you're thinking about everything.

Thinking about your mechanics, your techniques, whether or not you're going to make the correct play, not to messing up, and playing perfectly.

Our thoughts are slow and our instincts are fast.

In this episode, Coach Jojo chats about how crucial it is to unlock your inner powers, A.K.A. your instincts. She lets you know that your overthinking thoughts are the reason for why you can't play on the fly, which results in you not playing like yourself.

And who is having fun when they're playing like themselves? Not me!

The irony of having an instinct is to develop the skill to not think (or overthink for that matter), but it actually does require some thinking in order to develop the skill. Luckily, Coach Jojo provides 3 tools of how to help yourself become a reactor and not an over-thinker.

1. TRUST your first read

2. TRUST in a word

3. TRUST in your reactions

If you're struggling with playing off of an instinct, this episode will help you unlock your future! (Of course if you also practice and do the work yourself.)

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Are you an athlete that is ALWAYS trying to avoid mistakes in practices or games/matches? If you are, that means you want to play perfectly, and guess what? That's not possible!

In this episode, Coach Jojo calls out the athletes that are trying to play perfectly and why that issue is causing you problems. The main issue being that you probably have a control issue, but she is able to name give you three other reasons why you shouldn't try to play without making mistakes.

1. It's not possible to play perfectly

2. Could make you play nervous, in fear, and with pressure

3. Makes you not play like yourself

Luckily, Jojo also tells the struggling athletes how to fix it with three tools (and some random advice throughout the whole episode).

1. Expect mistakes before the game

2. Be "Playable"

3. Don't predetermine what you're going to do

You want to play perfectly (avoiding mistakes to not get taken out of the game, the fear of being judged by a play you'll make, not wanting to disappoint yourself or someone else in your life) because you're trying to avoid negative emotions.

P.S.

If you find the name of this episode to be scary and like it's freaking you out to ever play "imperfectly", then you really need to listen to this episode.

Visit her website to get a free PDF on how to stop playing careful! Just on the home page and scroll down.

Let's Play Imperfect!

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Time to set goals and actually achieve them!

Are you someone who sets goals, but never seems to actually get to the end because you stop halfway through? Or are you someone who can't seem to design your path in the "correct" way and you don't know if you can trust your path? Well then you're in the right place!

This isn't for people who aren't motivated. This podcast is for people who are motivated and want to set goals, but just needs some guidance to get there.

In this episode, Coach Jojo talks about the 3 types of goal setters (you could be 1 or 2 or all 3).

1. Outcome Goal Setter (what you want)

2. Performance Goal Setter (what you can control)

3. Identity Goal Setter (who you are becoming)

Then, she talks about the ways your goals could be stopping your success and the reasons why you are stopping halfway through your journey. And of course, she provides a tool with each of them instead of just leaving you out to dry.

1. Your Goals Might Be Making You Play Worse

Tool:

Pre-season --> goal setting

In season --> goal trusting

Post-season --> goal adjusting

2. Stop Setting Goals You Don't Control

Tool: Goal filter question

- Is this 100% in my control?

3. The Difference Between Dreaming and Committing

Tool:

- Write down your goals & actually take action

4. Why You Quit Goals Halfway Through

Tool: Timeline Rule

- Take emotion out, track behavior only

BONUS TOOL:

- Instead of: "Don't mess up" --> Say: "Attack with confidence"

Definition of a goal: The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; the destination of a journey; a point of making the end of a race.

Let's play with goals!

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