61. Breaking the B-Game Loop: How Top Performers Master Their Mindset with Emma Murray
Description
Breaking free from mental blocks and mastering your mindset - learn powerful techniques used by elite performers to overcome the "B-game" loop. In this deep dive, mindfulness coach Emma Murray reveals how top athletes and business leaders maintain peak performance under pressure.
Discover practical strategies to:
• Identify and break free from unhelpful thought patterns
• Transform anxiety into focused performance
• Master the physical and mental shifts needed for peak states
• Build consistent high performance through mindfulness
• Turn stress responses into performance advantages
Emma shares real examples from her work with Olympic athletes, Formula 1 drivers, and corporate executives, breaking down the exact process for catching negative loops and shifting into your 'A-game.' Learn why traditional mindfulness isn't enough for peak performance and how to combine ancient wisdom with modern performance psychology.
Perfect for athletes, business leaders, and anyone looking to perform better under pressure. Discover why anxiety isn't your enemy and how to transform your relationship with stress for breakthrough results.
This no-nonsense guide cuts through the fluff to deliver actionable steps for mastering your mindset and consistently bringing your best when it matters most.
00:00 Mastering the Art of Acceptance
01:08 Introducing Emma Murray: The Mindfulness Coach
01:33 Understanding the A Game and B Game
03:50 The Power of Consistency in Performance
05:32 The Story of Scott: From Failure to Consistency
10:39 The Demon of Expectation
14:40 The Human Survival System and Performance
25:18 Breaking the B Game Loop
44:01 Recognizing the Signs of Anxiety
44:31 Personal Experiences and Self-Awareness
45:32 Catching and Reflecting on Your B Game
46:39 Interrupting the Negative Loop
47:20 The Power of Acceptance
48:17 Balancing Internal and External Environments
51:28 Shifting the Physical State
55:18 Mindfulness and Peak Performance
01:00:43 Burnout and Work-Life Balance
01:14:28 The Importance of Process and Attention
01:23:39 Functional Freeze and Conclusion
Emma Murray
https://www.highperformancemindfulness.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/highperformancemindfulness/
IG @em.murray.1
https://www.facebook.com/em.murray.mindcoach/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-performance-mindfulness/
Resources:
The Chimp Paradox – Dr Steven Peters https://a.co/d/bctRFHD
Sacred Hoops – Phil Jackson https://a.co/d/2leV4YU
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