{"id":19587,"date":"2020-12-01T13:40:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T13:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukactive.com\/news\/lockdown-mindset-lessons\/"},"modified":"2020-12-01T13:40:17","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T13:40:17","slug":"lockdown-mindset-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukactive.com\/cy\/news\/lockdown-mindset-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Lockdown mindset lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"

By <\/strong>Jeremy Snape<\/strong>, <\/strong>Founder and Director, Sporting Edge<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the second lockdown being replaced by the tier system in England, our mindset will be the key to our success. As an England cricketer, I realised that my mindset was either my greatest strength or my biggest weakness, yet I spent so little time developing it. After studying an MSc in Sport Psychology, and working with some of the biggest names in sport, I embarked on a unique quest \u2013 to find out how the world\u2019s most successful performers across sport, the performing arts, the military and business, think.<\/p>\n

Twelve years later, through Sporting Edge<\/a> I\u2019ve created a fascinating video archive of routines, rituals and mental strategies which offer an essential support system for us in lockdown. We\u2019ve partnered with ukactive and you can access some of these insights by contacting their Client Services team at clientservices@ukactive.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Our ancestors\u2019 brains were designed 50,000 years ago for long periods of calm, with the occasional burst of adrenalin to evade a predator. Our world has changed immeasurably since the Stone Age but the sad news is our brains haven\u2019t. While our lives may not be under threat from wild animals, our professional pride, financial stability and future career plans definitely are, which triggers the exact same stress response.<\/p>\n

The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by a stress-inducing cocktail of novelty, uncertainty and uncontrollability, and it\u2019s time we took back control. Every sector has been affected but none more so than the health and fitness sector. Here are six strategies which could turn your lockdown into a springboard for your future success.<\/p>\n

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  1. Rethink downtime<\/strong>. As managers and leaders, we focus so much on our work output during the day but constantly neglect our recovery. It\u2019s time to take our own medicine so shift the scrutiny to your sleep and downtime for seven days and watch the transformational result.<\/li>\n
  2. Win before the day starts. <\/strong>Take something for yourself \u2013 exercise is best to burn off the cortisol. Kick-start the day with a quick run, walk or yoga session and you\u2019ll feel 1-0 up on the day before your kids or the boss deplete your reserves.<\/li>\n
  3. Control the controllables<\/strong>. Our brain is primed for safety and will constantly scan the environment for threats. Switch off the news channels and focus on your three top priorities that will deliver a \u2018gold medal day\u2019 for you and your business. Tenacity is the new talent so build daily discipline around these priorities and gold medal results will follow.<\/li>\n
  4. Focus on growth<\/strong> \u2013 lockdown feels like a straitjacket, but we thrive when we feel like we\u2019re learning so pick a mini-skill, subject to explore, or thought leaders to follow, to help you to future-proof yourself and your career. Who is coping and adapting best to the changes in access and legislation? Follow them, connect with them and learn from their advice.<\/li>\n
  5. Prepare to pivot<\/strong> \u2013 amid the frenetic blur of the \u2018old normal\u2019 we never stopped to get our bearings. Use this time of the great pause to look three-to-five years ahead. There\u2019s never been a better time to have courage and to change your path, so start preparing now. How can you broaden your offer or create a hybrid model of face-to-face and digital delivery? Now is the time let go of the negativity and channel your energy into creativity.<\/li>\n
  6. Create a dream team<\/strong>.<\/strong> Elite performers never do it alone, they need mentors, coaches and loved ones to support and challenge them to reach their Everest. Replace your shirkers with committed Sherpas and the \u2018mood hoovers\u2019 with positive people who energise you, to come back stronger than ever. 2021 could be your best year ever \u2013 the planning starts today.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Whatever your lockdown situation, reframing your mindset is your hidden competitive edge. With every country, industry and community being affected \u2013 those with the strongest mindset will win.<\/p>\n

    Jeremy Snape is a former England cricketer and the Founder of Sporting Edge \u2013 his podcast \u2018Inside the Mind of Champions\u2019<\/a> ac Members Club<\/a> provide inspirational digital coaching to help you to thrive through lockdown.<\/p>\n

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