by Alison | Jan 15, 2020 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Have you ever really thought about how your mind works? The principles of NLP consider there to be two different parts to our minds; the conscious mind, i.e. the logical and rational part, and the unconscious mind, i.e. emotional, contains deeply held beliefs, and...
by Alison | Dec 28, 2019 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
It’s really easy for our minds to jump straight to the negative. I think for many riders, it’s a kind of default setting! When we’re thinking negatively, it can make us feel really stuck and demotivated. If we can develop self-awareness around what...
by Alison | Dec 28, 2019 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Nope, it’s not a swear word! The word I’m talking about can flip your thinking instantaneously, and I’d love you to try it out for size. But first, let’s think of where it’s useful. As a rider, we all have those mindset gremlins that can...
by Alison | Dec 6, 2019 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding
A Riding Instructor and a Lightbulb Moment No Riding Instructor is perfect! There’s value in developing good communication skills, and reflecting on what worked & what didn’t. As a Riding Instructor and Equestrian Coach, sometimes you just get those...
by Alison | Jul 5, 2019 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding
Where do I even begin to start? The last few months have been an absolute whirlwind of madness & emotion. I have struggled to keep on top of things, and there are many gaps that I want to fill you all in on. At the end of May 2019, I left my job as Senior Lecturer...
