In this short episode, I walk you through a simple progressive muscle relaxation, designed to help move your body from tense state to a more relaxed state. This is a great type of relaxation for if you're feeling anxious, sore after practice, or like your life is spinning out of control.

Take a few minutes with me to wind down and to feel a new sense of relaxation seep into our bodies.

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In this episode, Coach Nick goes over what he considers to be the missing ingredient that separates the good gymnasts from the exceptional gymnasts - consistency. We also cover in depth how to improve our consistency by using visualization exercises that you can do at home or in the gym. We'll go over why we should visualize (and the science that backs it up), as well as how to visualize to help you create better training outcomes.

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In this episode, Coach Nick walks you through the role that healthy thought patterns play in creating happiness and reducing stress, as well as increasing self-confidence in your gymnastics. We'll go over a model of thought called the Cognitive Model, and go through an example of how various thoughts can impact your emotions and behaviors.

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In this short episode, Coach Nick is here to support you and give you a quick pep talk, reminding you that you deserve to be proud of yourself, and walking you through a quick visualization and affirmation to get you feeling good. Listen to this when you need a pick-me-up, or before a competition when you feel your nerves are getting the best of you.

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In this episode Coach Nick covers fear, a topic which creates a lot of frustration for gymnasts and coaches alike. You'll learn about what fear is, some common types of fears, and possible causes to them. You'll also learn Coach Nick's five-step process for overcoming fears, and for regaining control over your gymnastics. 

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In this episode, Coach Nick gives you eight quick tips for building new habits. Use these tips to help you start habits that move you in a positive direction toward your gymnastics goals, or other life goals you might have. Remember that you're not in this alone, and that it's okay to ask for help from time to time. You've got this!

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In this episode, Coach Nick walks you through as self-care assessment, designed for you to check-in with yourself, and see if there's any areas of your life that could use a little more attention. It's important that we find time to take care of ourselves in all of the pressures and obligations of daily life.

Don't be afraid to revisit this self-care assessment from time to time, to see how you're doing, and if the changes that you're making are moving you in a positive direction.

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In this episode, Coach Nick gives a top-level overview of mental toughness, discussing the five key components, and the three key attributes of mental toughness in gymnastics. You'll learn about the types of motivation, the three key attributes of mental toughness, and distractions that pull away from your focus. We'll cover each key attribute in its own episode in the near future.

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