Competitors! Don't Make this Mistake Post-Show

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Something I notice a lot of competitors do post-show is expect themselves to meet the same standards for themselves that they had or were meeting on prep

This can really set athletes up for failure because each season is different!

Improvement season is not prep and your expectations and standards need to change with your season

So, if you're struggling post-show ask yourself:

• What are those standards I'm holding myself to that may be unfair or unrealistic?
• How might I be able to manipulate and change them to better support me in this new season?

Now that doesn't mean you completely change who you are or the athlete mentality and commitments you make to yourself

In fact we want to utilize your strengths and those characteristics that supported you in prep to support you in your improvement season. It means we create congruency within ourselves to cultivate it across seasons as well

Try asking yourself:

• What were those strengths I was energized by in my prep? What was that desire driven by that I was able to evoke at any moment?
• How can I channel that energy and desire into this new season? Are there new behaviors I need to reinforce? Similar habits I can bring back that feel light and sustainable?
• Anything I need to believe about my lifestyle to support me both on and off prep?
• If the stage didn't exist how might I feel about my lifestyle?
• What do I REALLY need for myself and what do I need FROM myself?

I hope this video and post has been helpful for you! Would love to hear what comes up for you when you take the time to journal or think about these things for yourself whether that is now or in your future off-seasons

Let me know if you have any questions about how exactly you can apply it or utilize the insight gained from introspection

This is actually a topic I have covered pretty extensively for my members and clients in my on demand mindset coaching platform and through our group coaching calls

You can learn more about the platform HERE

I would be so happy to welcome you into the BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY community with other amazing competitors, athletes, and women making peace with food, their body, and their goals