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Meg Talks - The MWM Irish Dance PodcastAuthor: Megan Kerrigan
Move With Meg founder, Meg, talks about all things Irish Dance with some amazing guests, including MWM Coaches, MWM Dance Clients, Champions, Teachers and more Language: en Genres: Education for Kids, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Mindset Matters Part 9: Keeping Your Head in the Last 2 Weeks Before Worlds
Wednesday, 26 March, 2025
In this episode of Meg Talks, Megan Kerrigan and Annabelle discuss essential strategies for dancers preparing for competitions, focusing on the importance of refining training, strengthening mental resilience, and managing nerves. They emphasise the need for quality training over quantity, the power of visualisation, and the significance of self-care and nutrition in the lead-up to performance day. The conversation provides practical tips for dancers to enhance their performance and maintain a positive mindset. In this conversation, Megan Kerrigan and Annabelle discuss strategies for dancers to manage overwhelm, prepare for performances, and optimise their mental and physical well-being. They emphasise the importance of brain dumps to clear mental clutter, breaking tasks into manageable steps, and distinguishing between facts and feelings to combat negative thoughts. The duo also highlights the significance of recovery through sleep and nutrition, building a supportive community, and preparing effectively for performance day to ensure success. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Mindset Matters 02:24 - Refining Training Before Competition 10:16 - Strengthening the Mental Game 16:10 - Managing Nerves and Staying Focused 18:26 - Overcoming Overwhelm: The Power of Brain Dumps 21:56 - Breaking Down Tasks: Simplifying Performance Preparation 24:20 - Fact vs. Feeling: Reframing Negative Thoughts 27:04 - The Importance of Recovery: Sleep and Nutrition 30:13 - Building a Support System: Community and Communication 32:53 - Preparing for Success: Strategies for Performance Day Nutrition Episode: Listen Here Gold Club: Join Now World Sprint - just £73.50: Get Now The Free Parents Facebook Page - Reel Talk MWM Calm The Nerves Meditation: Grab Now
