The Mindset Trap of Catastrophizing

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!

You Are Who You Show Up As

You are not who you intend to be — you are who you show up as, consistently, over time, in the small moments nobody sees. In this Friday wrap-up Laurie recaps the full week and closes with the truth that ties it all together before sending listeners into the weekend with the power statement said twice and a teaser for Week 24 on mindset traps. 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!

When Motivation Fades, Identity Takes Over

When motivation disappears — and it will — what keeps you going? In this episode Laurie shares James Clear's identity-based approach to habit formation and explains why the most durable foundation for consistent behavior isn't how you feel but who you've decided to be. 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!