Maximizing Your Mental Potential Nina Rios-Doria, PhD, LPC

In this episode of "Maximizing your Mental Potential", I talk with Greg Walls, a former athlete, Master Trainer, and owner of Performance Experience where he trains all levels of athletes. We discuss setting goals and staying motivated in sports. He'll discuss ways that led to his success and how he's helped many athletes achieve their goals.

On "Maximizing Your Mental Potential", I interview Johnny Bedford on his "key" mental skill that has made the biggest difference. Johnny a mixed martial artist and UFC veteran who knows the importance of the mental game in competition. He shares his success stories and his own person struggles and how it impacted his mental performance.

How do you discover your performance number so that you can perform at your highest level? It's an important number to know so that you can control your mental game. Knowing your number can also prepare you for the game ahead. Learn mental tools to keep you at your number and in the "zone".

In this episode, I share a true story of how Dwight's Smith dreams made an impact on his future and career in baseball. I refer to the book, "Mind Gym" by Gary Mack with Gary Casstevens. If you need some inspiration, this story will get you believing in the power of your thoughts and your dreams!

Why is learning to fail in life important for an athlete? How does an athlete find balance and stay grounded while still working hard at being the best Athlete in their sport. Greg Walls shares his story. How suffering from depression after his football career ended changed him. And what he hopes to teach Athletes of all ages about training, balance and failing forward.

At times an athlete chokes under pressure. Research has found that pressure induced anxiety causes a shift in attention that leads to negative performance. Learn how to overcome it.