by Carrie Jackson | Nov 11, 2022 | Get Confident, Get Motivated, Life Lessons, Peak Performance
I’m sure you’ve seen these headlines floating around your newsfeed: “Change Your Life with Gratitude” or “Want to Be Happy? Be Grateful”, etc. etc. It’s true that research has consistently shown gratitude to be associated with greater feelings of happiness, but...
by Carrie Jackson | May 19, 2022 | Get Confident, Peak Performance
One of the biggest messages I impart to all the athletes I coach is that language matters. The narratives you create and the way you talk to yourself has a significant impact on your emotions, what you believe you are capable of, your motivation, and your feelings of...
by Carrie Jackson | Mar 3, 2022 | Get Confident, Peak Performance, Uncategorized
You know that feeling… There is no wondering, there is no question, there is no doubt– You don’t think, “Maybe I got this.” You think, feel, and KNOW, “I have GOT this.” And you think, feel, and know it with every fiber of your being? You know that feeling when...
by Carrie Jackson | Nov 5, 2021 | Get Confident, Life Lessons, Peak Performance
Your brain is amazing. Your brain controls your memory, motor skills, vision, digestion, breathing; it’s basically in charge of every process in your body. It’s not just amazing, it’s completely mind-blowing. Your brain runs the whole show, BUT when it comes to your...
by Carrie Jackson | Sep 20, 2020 | Get Confident, Life Lessons, Peak Performance
Sometimes in sport— and in life— things don’t go always go as smoothly or easily as we’d prefer. We’ve been experiencing A LOT of that lately. From unexpected pandemics to wildfires, many people have had major wrenches thrown into their original plans. Things...
by Carrie Jackson | Aug 5, 2019 | Get Confident, Get Motivated, Life Lessons
I want you to consider for a moment the job of a sculptor. A sculptor will choose material – wood, clay, marble, ice, etc.– and then chisel, shave, chip, and carve away the unwanted and unneeded material– to unveil the vison they see in their mind. They get rid of the...
by Carrie Jackson | Jul 10, 2019 | Get Confident, Life Lessons
Oftentimes your biggest competition (whether we’re talking sports, business, or life) is yourself. Your own mind. You unknowingly sabotage yourself with your own beliefs and internal dialogue. From On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic...
by Carrie Jackson | Apr 14, 2019 | Get Confident
Ever heard of the phrase; “ just fake it ‘til you make it.”? If you just act confident, then eventually you’ll feel confident. If you just pretend like you’re motivated, eventually you’ll become motivated. What do you think? Is it true? Can you really fake it ‘til you...
by Carrie Jackson | Feb 8, 2019 | Endurance Athletes, Get Confident, Peak Performance
There are many reasons why athletes feel nervous before an event. Whether it’s your first race or your 50th, when you roll up to the start line or you’re standing on the beach waiting for your swim start, you’re probably going to experience some race-day anxiety. It’s...
