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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 21 MIN

Stop Fighting Yourself

from HTP Podcast · host Gira Schofield

A missed shot. A bad point. And suddenly your whole energy changes.In this episode of the HTP Podcast, Gira guides tennis players through a powerful pre-match meditation designed to help release frustration, disappointment, and self-criticism on the court so you can manage tennis rage.This meditation focuses on helping players stop fighting themselves after mistakes and learn how to reset mentally, emotionally, and physically between points. Through guided breathing, body awareness, visualization, and nervous system regulation, players are taught how to move from frustration into calm, trust, and composure under pressure.Listeners are guided through:* Managing tennis rage and handling disappointment after missed shots* Letting go of frustration and self-criticism* Using audible breathwork to physically release tension* Relaxing the body and calming the nervous system* Visualizing themselves resetting quickly after mistakes* Building trust in their game point by point* Competing freely regardless of the score or outcomeKey affirmations throughout the meditation include:* “I trust my game.”* “I can handle mistakes.”* “I compete freely.”* “I enjoy competing.”This episode reminds players that being “match ready” is not about being perfect—it’s about learning how to control your thoughts, emotions, and responses under pressure.Key Topics:• Release frustration and disappointment• Reset after mistakes• Stay calm and composed under pressure• Trust their game point by pointChapters:00:00 Introduction 03:04 Releasing Frustration and Self-Criticism05:50 Breathing Techniques for Disappointments 08:50 Body Awareness and Relaxation12:51 Visualizing playing loose and free on the Court16:01 Trusting Your Game19:00 Enjoying the Competition20:01 Conclusion and Mindful Reset🎾 Listen before your next match to manage tennis rage, release frustration, and step onto the court calm, loose, and ready to compete.🎧 Follow the HTP Podcast for more tools to train your mind and activate your body for competition.~The New Era of Tennis Performance~

A missed shot. A bad point. And suddenly your whole energy changes.In this episode of the HTP Podcast, Gira guides tennis players through a powerful pre-match meditation designed to help release frustration, disappointment, and self-criticism on the court so you can manage tennis rage.This meditation focuses on helping players stop fighting themselves after mistakes and learn how to reset mentally, emotionally, and physically between points. Through guided breathing, body awareness, visualization, and nervous system regulation, players are taught how to move from frustration into calm, trust, and composure under pressure.Listeners are guided through:* Managing tennis rage and handling disappointment after missed shots* Letting go of frustration and self-criticism* Using audible breathwork to physically release tension* Relaxing the body and calming the nervous system* Visualizing themselves resetting quickly after mistakes* Building trust in their game point by point* Competing freely regardless of the score or outcomeKey affirmations throughout the meditation include:* “I trust my game.”* “I can handle mistakes.”* “I compete freely.”* “I enjoy competing.”This episode reminds players that being “match ready” is not about being perfect—it’s about learning how to control your thoughts, emotions, and responses under pressure.Key Topics:• Release frustration and disappointment• Reset after mistakes• Stay calm and composed under pressure• Trust their game point by pointChapters:00:00 Introduction 03:04 Releasing Frustration and Self-Criticism05:50 Breathing Techniques for Disappointments 08:50 Body Awareness and Relaxation12:51 Visualizing playing loose and free on the Court16:01 Trusting Your Game19:00 Enjoying the Competition20:01 Conclusion and Mindful Reset🎾 Listen before your next match to manage tennis rage, release frustration, and step onto the court calm, loose, and ready to compete.🎧 Follow the HTP Podcast for more tools to train your mind and activate your body for competition.~The New Era of Tennis Performance~

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