How we view, experience, or talk about a high-pressure moment has a direct impact on how we play or compete ⬇️ ❌Threat Mindset: Avoiding the loss, fear of failure and judgment, focus placed on distractions 💥Challenge Mindset: Present, excited to take on the opportunity, focus placed on the task Pressure will be present in moments that feel big. How we view the opportunity impacts our ability to manage the experiences we feel. What is one way you respond with a challenge mindset?⬇️ #mentalperformance #maine #sportpsychology #sport #mentalperformancecoach

Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day💥 Girls and women’s participation in sport is about so much more than the game. It’s formative and empowering. Sports built my foundation. It taught and gave me… Passion Grit Self-Belief Resilience Tenacity Connection Friendships Courage It even paved the way for my career. On #NGWSD, I’m looking back with gratitude. To those that led before us, thank you. To the powerhouse girls and women in it now, you are the inspiration. And to the little Meghan in photo above, you would be so proud. @womenssportsfoundation #mentalperformance #womeninsport #sport #maine

High performing teams are fueled by cultures that foster internal motivation by prioritizing ownership, progress, and connection 💥 During today’s session, high school captains discussed how they foster empowering cultures on their teams. Here’s a few shifts we discussed: “I am the driver” : Internal motivation fades when autonomy and choice are controlled by others. When leaders foster cultures that empower teammates to make their own decisions, feel connected to personal values, and contribute to team processes, OWNERSHIP is the result. Team members drive their own car, while the GPS (team values, non-negotiates, and process) leads the way to the destination 🚗 “I am getting better” : Internal motivation is fueled by the feeling of “getting better”/improvement/growth/development. When leaders highlight small wins and guide team members through challenges, teammates build “evidence” to trust in themselves. The shift in focus is the turned towards PROGRESS, not only on the rewards. Success will come 🏆 “I belong here” : When we feel connected to our teammates and anchored in an environment where we are celebrated for who we are as people, internal drive booms. When leaders truly value teammates, CONNECT with, and celebrate each other, a culture of belonging is created. When we feel like we belong, we feel free to take risks, be challenged, and fail forward ➡️ Just the start of big conversations with this group of athletes. Can’t wait to see what great ideas they share next! #mental #mentalperformance #maine #sportpsychology #leadership

‼️ Mental Performance Info Session & Workshop ‼️ Hosted by Dirigo PT & Performance, join Stride in discussions on how mental skills training can unlock your potential and competitive edge, and support overall well-being 💥 Leave the session with a mental tool that you can use immediately 💪🏻 Open to high school & collegiate athletes, parents, coaches, and the Dirigo community! 🗓️ Tuesday, January 27th Free to attend - register at the link in our bio! 🔗

Shifting focus to the “how” rather than the “what” or “where” is key to fueling motivation, confidence, and momentum towards our biggest goals 💥 1️⃣Outcome = Big picture, long term goal you want 2️⃣Performance = Your building blocks toward end goal 3️⃣Process = 100% controllable actions Vision gets you started. Process keeps you going. #mental #mentalperformance #sportpsychology #sport #maine

Grateful for all that 2025 has taught me about myself, owning a business, and working as a mental performance coach. Can’t wait to see what’s in store in 2026 💥 This is just the beginning. #mental #mentalperformance #mentalperformancecoach #sportpsychology #maine

Highlights from yesterday’s Leadership Summit with the Southwestern Maine Activities Association (SMAA): 💥 Led a breakout session about authenticity, skill building, and confidence ACTS of confidence —> FEELINGS of confidence develop This takes courage!! During our conversations, students: - Identified personal strengths - Reflected on moments of courage where these strengths pushed the athletes to engage in ACTS of confidence - Wrote statements of encouragement to reinforce the trust they have in their abilities to adapt when growing as leaders 💥Watched several student-athletes step outside their comfort zone in real time to connect and learn with students from surrounding schools 💥Watched ADs invest in improving the experience of high school student-athletes and model what empowered leadership can look like 💥Created a sticky note mural of personal strengths, courage, and encouragement 💥Inspired by the students’ insights and courage as they shared a glimpse into their leadership journey! Check out a few 📝 ⬆️ Grateful. #maine #mainehighschool #mainesports #studentathletes #mentalperformance #mentalskills #leadership #courage #confidence #authenticity #connection

Awesome first session tonight laying down the foundation for this team’s season: What’s our vision? What would the team see, hear, and experience in its optimal state? What are our core principles, or values, as a team to guide our way toward that vision? And what are consistent actions we can do each day that support those values and the pursuit of the vision? Great insights, conversation, and energy from this group! Looking forward to next week and for the season ahead 💪🏻💥 They decided on Courage, Integrity, and Encouragement as their core values. What are yours? #mental #mentalperformance #mentalskills #mentalperformancecoach #team #sport #sportpsych #values #vision #action

Sharpening self-awareness makes a big impact on our ability to manage emotions and nerves and perform under pressure 💥 It not only steadies your mind and body, it prepares you with the tools needed to respond to whatever the game throws your way 💪🏻 #mentalperformance #mental #sportpsychology #sport #mindset #mentalskills #maine #portlandmaine #growthmindset #improve #awareness #selfawareness #interna

Let’s talk, self-talk 🗣️ Unhelpful self-talk makes it difficult to focus on the game, practice, or world around us Creating separation between what our thoughts are saying and who we are as people can help reduce the impact those thoughts have on our confidence and how we play Redirecting focus to the present helps us lock back in and shift attention away from that noise in our head 💥 #mental #mentalperformance #sport #sportpsychology #accept #commit #redirect #selftalk #mindset #mentalskills #maine #portlandmaine