In this podcast episode, Dr. Janelle MacAulay discusses the benefits of the "mindful minute" for enhancing focus and transitioning between activities. She emphasizes the importance of integrating mindfulness into daily routines, differentiates between mind wandering and daydreaming, and offers techniques for building confidence through self-talk and mantras. Dr. MacAulay advises parents on balancing freedom and protection for their children, highlights the value of open conversations about stress, and underscores that high performance is about continuous improvement and personal growth. She also discusses the power of visualization and mental rehearsal for goal-setting and mental preparation, advocating for a cultural shift to recognize the importance of mental skills training, especially in high-performance fields.
Links
TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EETDwk0_ErQ
Dr. Jannell MacAulay Website: https://jannellmacaulay.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannell-macaulay-phd-a187261
Reflecting Back Insta: https://www.instagram.com/reflectingbackpod/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Mindful Minute
06:33 Evolution of Mindfulness Practice
11:46 Implementing Mindfulness in Daily Life
23:25 Confidence and Taking Control
29:39 Fostering Children's Growth
33:13 Balancing Challenges and Protection for Children's Growth
35:07 The Importance of Open Conversations about Stressors and Challenges
36:56 Defining High Performance as Continuous Improvement
38:55 The Value of Struggle and Overcoming Difficult Moments
48:12 Planning for Negative Outcomes and Focusing on Action
52:27 The Power of Visualization and Imagery in Goal Setting and Building Hope
58:03 The Power of Visualization and Mental Reps
01:00:12 Engaging the Senses in Visualization
01:04:07 Mental Skills as Hard Skills for High Performance
01:07:41 Overcoming the Stigma Around Mental Skills
01:12:32 Integrating Mindfulness and Mental Pushups in the Workplace
01:16:34 Training the Mind for Work-Life Balance
