Of course, for most of us, it’s a combination of two types of performance anxiety. And for this, I’m not only talking about competition riders, but anyone who has a form of anxiety whatever riding they are doing. The two types are called somatic and cognitive anxiety, sometimes referred to as somatic and cognitive arousal, […]

Questioning for your mindset   Questions can commandeer the brain. Here’s an example: What colour are you wearing today? Your brain is compelled to think about it, isn’t it?! You didn’t have to direct or force yourself to think about it, your mind jumped in and started to find an answer. That’s why questions are […]

I’d decided to have some kind of coaching or therapy to overcome a series of circumstances that were overpowering me. My mind felt shot-at. I felt as though I was punch-drunk and that every time I tried to get up from one thing, another was on its heels.   I wasn’t sure what type of […]

Why have an NLP breakthrough day? We all have patterning that could be improved, enhanced or delete. A breakthrough day is ideal for you if you are aware that your mindset is being impeded and, hence, how you live, work and ride are also set back; it’s also an efficient way to enhance your performance […]

What you don’t know about riding anxiety that may be stopping your progress and enjoyment  Where does the riding anxiety come from?   Anxiety can be thought of as a very natural response to impending danger. It’s a good mechanism to have. The stress of a situation or the anxiety beforehand, was always a fabulous […]

Some people have ‘open’ neurologies which enable them to deftly move through increasing levels of flexibility. Others are arrested at a particular consciousness level, although this may simply mean that they need to gather experience to move onwards.   Some people, however, have a closed neurology. The potential to change hasn’t left them. They have […]

What to look for in an NLP Training   1. The trainer. A trainer has been through Practitioner and Master Practitioner Coaching. Many trainers are also qualified to certify in similar modalities such as Time Line Therapy®, NLP Coaching and Modern Hypnosis. Look at the trainer’s portfolio of trainings and experience.   2. Is the […]

NLP offers both concepts AND fast-acting proven techniques to promote changes more easily than intellectualising and analysing a problem. Solution-focussed and results-driven, NLP is the go-to training for mindset in the 21st century.   This first group of people are usually coaches, therapists and life coaches.   There are several reasons why someone would want […]

It’s not all fight or flight…..   Stress sharpens our instinctual response to danger. Whilst our stress response is geared to saving our lives, it isn’t meant to be switched on for a prolonged time.   Anxiety, like so many negative emotions, is actually a communication from your subconscious. Your mind is telling you that […]

We know that a quality sleep is vitally important and yet we often forget that it is not only restorative, but helps us to problem-solve better, think more rationally, memorise more easily, maintain emotional and hormonal balance and prevent excessive weight gain.   Caffeine I love a good cup of tea. There’s nothing that beats […]