Perfectionism Is Fear in Disguise

Perfectionism Is Fear in Disguise

Perfectionism wears the costume of high standards — but underneath it is fear of judgment, fear of not being enough, fear of what a mistake says about your worth. In this Friday wrap-up Laurie tackles the trap that underlies almost every other one this week. Cowgirl Up is a daily mindset elevation podcast hosted by Laurie Blickenstaff, Certified Mental Performance Coach at Mental Game 101. Short, powerful episodes drop Monday through Friday to help competitors and high achievers build confidence, perform under pressure, get over mistakes fast, and develop an elite mindset — in the arena and in life. 🌐 mentalgame101.com 📧 laurie@mentalgame101.com Ready to go deeper? Visit mentalgame101.com to learn about Laurie's 1-on-1 mental performance coaching program. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

The Black and White Trap — Why Nothing Is Ever All or Nothing

All-or-nothing thinking sees everything in extremes — perfect or worthless, great or terrible, success or failure. In this episode Laurie unpacks this common high achiever trap and shares a powerful coaching story that illustrates exactly how much good gets missed when we only have two categories. Cowgirl Up is a daily mindset elevation podcast hosted by Laurie Blickenstaff, Certified Mental Performance Coach at Mental Game 101. Short, powerful episodes drop Monday through Friday to help competitors and high achievers build confidence, perform under pressure, get over mistakes fast, and develop an elite mindset — in the arena and in life. 🌐 mentalgame101.com 📧 laurie@mentalgame101.com Ready to go deeper? Visit mentalgame101.com to learn about Laurie's 1-on-1 mental performance coaching program. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

The Mindset Trap of Catastrophizing

Catastrophizing disguises itself as preparation — but imagining worst-case scenarios before you compete is literally flooding your nervous system with cortisol before you've even started. In this episode Laurie unpacks the trap and gives two reframe questions that stop the spiral cold. Cowgirl Up is a daily mindset elevation podcast hosted by Laurie Blickenstaff, Certified Mental Performance Coach at Mental Game 101. Short, powerful episodes drop Monday through Friday to help competitors and high achievers build confidence, perform under pressure, get over mistakes fast, and develop an elite mindset — in the arena and in life. 🌐 mentalgame101.com 📧 laurie@mentalgame101.com Ready to go deeper? Visit mentalgame101.com to learn about Laurie's 1-on-1 mental performance coaching program. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

The Thief of Joy — And How to Get It Back

Comparison steals your focus, your confidence, and your ability to stay in your own lane. In this episode Laurie unpacks why we always compare our insides to everyone else's outsides — and gives three practical steps for redirecting that energy back where it belongs. Cowgirl Up is a daily mindset elevation podcast hosted by Laurie Blickenstaff, Certified Mental Performance Coach at Mental Game 101. Short, powerful episodes drop Monday through Friday to help competitors and high achievers build confidence, perform under pressure, get over mistakes fast, and develop an elite mindset — in the arena and in life. 🌐 mentalgame101.com 📧 laurie@mentalgame101.com Ready to go deeper? Visit mentalgame101.com to learn about Laurie's 1-on-1 mental performance coaching program. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

The Mindset Trap That Steals Your Power

Victim mentality doesn't always look dramatic. Sometimes it's just a quiet belief that life is happening to you rather than for you — and that nothing you do will change it. In this episode Laurie unpacks this powerful mindset trap and introduces the Viktor Frankl insight that changes everything about how we respond to hard circumstances. Cowgirl Up is a daily mindset elevation podcast hosted by Laurie Blickenstaff, Certified Mental Performance Coach at Mental Game 101. Short, powerful episodes drop Monday through Friday to help competitors and high achievers build confidence, perform under pressure, get over mistakes fast, and develop an elite mindset — in the arena and in life. 🌐 mentalgame101.com 📧 laurie@mentalgame101.com Ready to go deeper? Visit mentalgame101.com to learn about Laurie's 1-on-1 mental performance coaching program. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!