Have you tried to help your daughter overcome mental blocks?

Today, we’re talking to Lauren, a mom walking alongside her daughter through the Elite Competitor Program. Currently, Lauren and Lyla are a few weeks into the program, but this episode was recorded right before starting their journey.

We start by talking about what Lyla experienced as an athlete. Then, we talk through the ways Lauren has tried working with Lyla through her mental blocks. And finally, we talk about how Lauren introduced the idea of going through the Elite Competitor Program together, and why Lyla decided herself that it would be a good idea.

Lyla’s background and experience:

• Lyla is an 11-year-old multi-sport athlete.
• She's a hard working high achiever who is very athletic by nature. She has a drive that can’t be taught!
• Lauren desires for Lyla to have mental tools that can help guide her through the mental blocks she faces.

Ways they tried to work through mental blocks before:

• “Shutting down” negative thoughts
• Offering incentives
• “Just have fun” approach
• The “band aid” approach
• Staying steady through highs and lows

Of course, as moms, all of the ways we try to help our daughters come from the best intentions! We’re all doing our best to support and help our girls along the way. Sometimes, it can feel like trial and error.

How Lauren presented the program, and how Lyla made the decision to start on her own:

• Explained the program and how it could help both of them, together.
• Lyla was reluctant at first, thinking someone was just trying to fix her.
• Lauren explained that she would connect with other girl athletes her age that struggle with the same things.
• Then, Lauren left it alone for Lyla to consider and made sure not to push it.
• After Lyla continued to experience the mental blocks she had been facing, she realized she wanted to give it a try. She was excited about it, too!

How they'll make time for the program, and what Lauren's excited about:

• They'll do the program work during their weekly family night.
• Doing the work of the program together, so Lyla knows she’s supported.
• Preserving the role as “mom” and learning to stay in her lane.
• Lauren's excited to see Lyla take a step back and fall in love with her sport again.

Now that Lauren and Lyla are a few weeks into the program, we share an update from Lauren on their work! Tune into the full episode to hear about how Lauren has seen Lyla grow in her confidence.

Curious on how to get started?
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• Come hang out with Lauren on social @runawayjursit and follow her and Lyla's journey through The Elite Competitor Program!
• Visit our podcast website for more on this episode.
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