Today Amy dives into the transformative concept of the "Gold Medal Mindset"—a mental framework that separates top Olympic athletes from the rest of us. With the Summer Olympics around the corner, it's the perfect time to explore how we can apply their approach to our personal and professional lives.

Amy starts by questioning what makes Olympic athletes excel at such high levels. Is it just skill, or is there more? She uncovers that the key difference is often not their physical abilities but their mental approach—their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Amy delves into how adopting a "Gold Medal Mindset" can elevate our performance in any area of life.

Tune in and learn as she answers these questions, and more:

• • What exactly defines a "Gold Medal Mindset"?

  • How does mindset impact the performance of elite athletes versus everyday individuals?

  • What practical steps can we take to cultivate and strengthen this mindset in our own lives?

  • How does consistent practice and training translate into superior performance across different areas?

  • In what ways can we harness the power of mindset to overcome personal and professional challenges?

  
  

"It's not just about the skill. It's about what we do with it... Are we using all these things, or do we just…pull them out and dust them off whenever they're needed?" - Amy

Did this episode touch a chord? Reach out to Amy and get a conversation started:

• • Via email - amy@newperspectivesforlife.com

  • On her website - ⁠⁠NewPerspectivesForLife.com⁠⁠ - https://newperspectivesforlife.com/

  • On Facebook - ⁠⁠NewPerspectivesForLifeLLC⁠⁠ - @newperspectivesforlifellc

  
  

Podcast Produced by Pat Fenner - Eagles Wings Services

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by emotions during stressful situations, even though you know you should be able to handle them?

Well, your brain's response to stress might be sabotaging you. And in today’s episode, you will learn strategies to regain control!

Amy dives deep into the brain's response to stress by examining three key areas and explains the scientific phenomena behind why we often feel overwhelmed in stressful situations.

But, most importantly, she provides practical advice on how to empower yourself to overcome these emotional hurdles through effective self-talk.

If you’ve ever asked any of these questions, this episode is for YOU!

• What changes occur in different brain areas under stress?

• How can using self-talk help manage stress more effectively?

• What functions do the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus serve during stressful situations?

• How can knowing about the brain's functions help us deal with stress better?

(Please italicize Amy’s quotes and right-align them.)

"Repeating the same statements over and over again... is just like training a muscle."

~ Amy

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Affirmations With a Twist - an 8-part series offering a new perspective on affirmations

Did this episode touch a chord? Reach out to Amy and get a conversation started:

• Via email - amy@newperspectivesforlife.com

• On her website - ⁠⁠NewPerspectivesForLife.com⁠⁠ - https://newperspectivesforlife.com/

• On Facebook - ⁠⁠NewPerspectivesForLifeLLC⁠⁠ - @newperspectivesforlifellc

Podcast Produced by Pat Fenner - Eagles Wings Services

Welcome to the final installment of Amy’s four-part series on the brain, the body, and burnout. In this episode, Amy delves into the intricate relationships between our brain's response to stress and the physical manifestation of burnout. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these mechanisms to effectively manage stress without getting overwhelmed.

More importantly, however, Amy ties all the information from the previous parts in this series by sharing sample strategies. She explains how you can tailor them to your needs as you transform theoretical knowledge into actionable mental and physical health steps!

And, finally, she outlines the benefits of integrating the combination of physical, mental, and behavioral strategies in daily routines.

A truly “don’t miss” show!

But don’t miss any of the episodes in this series!

Listen to Part 1 here - https://newperspectivesforlife.com/podcast/ep25/

Listen to Part 2 here - https://newperspectivesforlife.com/podcast/ep24/

Listen to Part 3 here - https://newperspectivesforlife.com/podcast/ep23/

"...matching the physical strategy with the mental emotional strategy with the behavioral strategy…is a whole mind-body workout for…taking care of ourselves [and] taking care of our brain."

~ Amy

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Affirmations With a Twist - an 8-part series offering a new perspective on affirmations

Gratitude With a Twist - an 8-part series describing new ways to incorporate gratitude in your life

Did this episode touch a chord? Reach out to Amy and get a conversation started:

• Via email - amy@newperspectivesforlife.com

• On her website - ⁠⁠NewPerspectivesForLife.com⁠⁠ - https://newperspectivesforlife.com/

• On Facebook - ⁠⁠NewPerspectivesForLifeLLC⁠⁠ - @newperspectivesforlifellc

Podcast Produced by Pat Fenner - Eagles Wings Services