You’re close to goal. Your teammate throws you the ball. You catch it. Do you shoot? There are several ways to make that decision. Option 1: Emotional Reasoning You shoot because you: Feel pressure from teammates Want to prove yourself Panic and don’t know what else to do You don’t shoot because you: Don’t think you will actually get the ball in the net Worry what others will think if you miss How can emotional reasoning impact your play? If you do shoot, it might not be idea

With an open mindset, you are receptive to what will be. With a closed mindset, you’ve already decided on the outcome or how something will be. One example of a closed mindset is you believe you will lose. How does this affect your play? You may: Give less energy and effort Say mean things to yourself Put your opponent(s) on a pedestal Quit easily Avoid taking risks This clearly isn’t how you want to show up during competition. Another example of a closed mindset is believing

Looking at Olympic figure skaters, it seems like the only way to be a figure skater is to be lean, somewhat short, flexible, and have a smaller body size/frame. Especially with the often revealing and form-fitting costumes in the sport, it can easily lead to comparison and bring up body insecurities. How does your vision of a “skater’s body” impact your view of your own body and your skills? Sometimes, figure skaters may feel like they aren’t able to land their advanced jumps

When you think “figure skater,” what comes to mind? Probably someone on TV at Nationals or the Olympics. In figure skating, it seems like there is a stereotype of what makes a “real” figure skater. This can include: Consistently landing double (or triple, or quad) jumps Being lean while having a small body (height and size) Being flexible Being able to dance/move your body elegantly Having a strong off-ice routine Having an expensive and sparkly dress or costume Skating 5+ ti