Creating Planned Responses In Your Riding (rather than messy reactions!)

Do you have days where, after you get home, sit down, and think over the day's events, you think to yourself "Why did I react like that?!"?  I know I do, even now.  I find that if I allow my emotions to run things, the chances of everything turning out exactly as I would have two chances. Slim and none!  This is why I began, a few years ago now, creating planned responses in my riding. Simply put, I began thinking about what 'could' or 'might' happen… And how the 'best version' of me would respond in the moment to the situation.  Being able to think about what I would like any outcome to be and then plan, in advance, the best response to achieve this changed everything. It meant that I didn't have to necessarily change 'me', I can still have the same emotional response.  However, I also know what actions I want to take in order to deal with the situation. Read More... More on this Topic:- Fit for Riding; Fit for Life 2022 Free Plan for Equestrians Reacting Versus Responding in Your Riding How Your Stories are Influencing Your Horse Riding 5 Actions to Your 'Better Person' in Your Riding Riding and Acting – The Relationship Between Them Your Mindset; What Do You Believe About Your Riding Connection; My Online Membership for Equestrians Online community for equestrians working on their mindset & fitness Online Community for equestrians focusing on re-schooling horses (and ex-racehorses