← Writings Training · Effort — August 11, 2024

Fighting mental fatigue in lessons

“Take breaks when mentally exhausted and then go back with high energy, even if I have to fake it”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, August 11, 2024
Notebook page — August 11, 2024

Transcript

Today, I am getting the opportunity to play the sport I love. I am going to be doing a private with my coach today, and then we are leaving to go home right after. The hardest thing for me in lessons is maintaining my focus. I find it mentally draining. To combat this, I will work hard to finish every drill as fast as possible, then I will take a break and rest on the changeovers. If I hit a mental block during the drill, I will go to my towel and reset.

My goals today are to:

1. Push myself to do every drill as fast as possible

2. Take breaks when mentally exhausted and then go back with high energy, even if I have to fake it

3. Keep a positive mindset when things aren't working. Remember that it is a process.