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216. Mental Traps Dancers Fall Into and How to Break Free

216. Mental Traps Dancers Fall Into and How to Break Free

Update: 2025-08-07
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In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea discusses common mental traps that hinder dancers' progress and success. Delving into traps like comparison, waiting for confidence, outcome-only goals, and injury identity, she provides actionable mental skills tools to help dancers shift their mindset and regain control. Learn how journaling, taking action, setting process goals, and rewriting your identity can foster confidence, growth, and joy in your dance journey. 

 

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Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction to Mental Traps in Dance

01:48 Understanding the Comparison Trap

03:38 Overcoming the Confidence Barrier

05:31 Focusing Beyond Outcome Goals

08:12 Redefining Your Identity Post-Injury

09:51 Conclusion and Recap

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216. Mental Traps Dancers Fall Into and How to Break Free

216. Mental Traps Dancers Fall Into and How to Break Free

Chelsea Pierotti