{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668d144b23ad154828f91a3c/6aa80194a6e9aef4ccb4d98d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#114 The Story You Tell Yourself Before You Lift ","description":"<p>The biggest battle in training often happens before you even touch the bar.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore the psychology of the stories we tell ourselves before a session or a big lift from “I probably won’t get it” to “What’s the point unless I PB?” We unpack how these protective thoughts can influence confidence, effort, and performance, and why learning to commit to the lift…without needing to guarantee the outcome…is one of the most powerful skills you can build.</p><p><br></p><p>Because confidence isn’t about knowing you’ll succeed. It’s about having the courage to try anyway :) </p>","author_name":"Josephine Christie"}