In this week’s episode The DancingHousewife shares a personal story about overcoming pre-showcase nerves using amental strategy called the 'Four Minute Mental Workout.' This quick, practicalworkout involves four steps: breath work, practicing gratitude, positiveself-talk, and setting intentions. The episode highlights the significance ofmental preparation and its impact on performance, using examples like Olympicsprinter Gabby Thomas to illustrate its effectiveness. Listeners are encouragedto incorporate this routine into their daily practice to enhance theirconfidence and performance in ballroom dancing.
00:00 Welcome to the DancingHousewife Podcast
00:22 A Personal Story:Overcoming Showcase Nerves
01:01 Introducing the FourMinute Mental Workout
01:37 Step 1: Find YourBreath
02:30 Step 2: PracticeGratitude
03:07 Step 3: PositiveSelf-Talk
04:03 Step 4: Set YourIntentions
04:51 The Power of MentalWorkouts: Gabby Thomas' Story
06:47 Final Thoughts andFarewell
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