Tag Archives: mental block

“You were no help, dad”

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Robert

It was late Sunday night. The drive home had been quiet, save for Willow’s occasional sighs from the back seat. We’d just returned from Winterfest, Willow’s second gymnastics competition in Flagstaff, hosted by Flagstaff Gymnastics. He’d been down on himself … Continue reading →

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The Power of Belief

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Robert

One of the most common topics I have fielded questions about is how to overcome mental blocks, asked by the gymnasts or the parents who are exasperated as they watch their child dealing with irrational fears (either conscious or unconscious … Continue reading →

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How to Overcome a Mental Block

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Robert

Mental blocks can come in many forms, but they all get fueled by the thoughts we think. Writers get “writer’s block”, actors get “stage fright”, and gymnasts (as well as other athletes) can develop an irrational fear about one specific … Continue reading →

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