095 - Strategies for Overcoming Bad Days

We all have bad days, when we can't get motivated, perform in the way we were hoping to, or adhere to the schedule we had planned. Contrary to popular belief, these are not roadblocks on the path to excellence. In fact, figuring out how to show up on days when you don't feel your best — and not allowing a bad day to spiral and become a bad week — is one of the keys to being a true pro. Today, we talk through physiological and psychological strategies for doing just that.01:13 Understanding Bad Days01:58 Strategies to Overcome Bad Days04:19 Importance of a Short Memory06:19 Tactical Approaches for Athletes12:23 Applying Strategies Beyond Sports16:21 The Myth of Perfect Routines18:31 Flexibility in High Performance22:35 Consistency Over Perfection25:10 The Importance of Just Doing It25:53 Training for Different Levels of Effort27:31 Writing Tips and Tricks28:54 The Sit-Stand-Lay Method for Focus29:36 Mindset Shifts and Expectations41:40 Strategies for Moving ForwardJoin The Growth Equation Academy today. 40% off for a limited time!https://the-growtheq-academy.mn.co/If you are enjoying FAREWELL, do us a huge favor: text your favorite episode to three people so they can enjoy it, too. Thanks! iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android PocketCasts Got a question, feedback, or ideas for the show? Email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at (646) 893-9503  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.