How Mindfulness Can Help Your Youth Athlete: George Mumford

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How Mindfulness Can Help Your Youth Athlete: George Mumford Summary How Mindfulness Can Help Your Youth Athlete: George Mumford. In this conversation, George Mumford discusses his new book 'Unlocked' and the importance of mindfulness for athletes and non-athletes alike. He emphasizes the need to make mindfulness accessible to everyone, including children. Mumford shares insights on how to motivate kids to practice mindfulness and the importance of creating a context that makes it relevant to their interests and goals. He also explores the paradox of trying to do something and the role of discomfort in personal growth. Mumford believes that everyone has a masterpiece inside waiting to be unlocked through mindfulness and self-awareness. In this conversation, George Mumford discusses the power of thoughts, self-talk, and beliefs in shaping our reality. He emphasizes the importance of creating space between stimulus and response and choosing our attitudes and values. Mumford also explores the concept of flow and the role of mindfulness in achieving peak performance. He encourages embracing discomfort and pushing the boundaries to unlock our full potential. Ultimately, Mumford highlights the significance of vulnerability and choosing how we want to meet life's challenges. Takeaways Our thoughts and self-talk have a profound impact on our reality and the outcomes we manifest. Creating space between stimulus and response allows us to choose our attitudes and values. Embracing discomfort and pushing the boundaries are essential for personal growth and excellence. Vulnerability is a source of power, as it allows us to accept the unknown and respond with dignity and clarity. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:29 Writing 'Unlocked' 03:53 Challenges of Teaching Mindfulness to Kids 05:32 Motivating Kids to Practice Mindfulness 07:29 Creating a Context for Mindfulness Practice 09:21 The Paradox of Trying to Do Something 10:33 The Importance of Context in Learning 12:06 The Desire for Security and Comfort 15:37 Helping Kids Embrace Discomfort 23:33 Unlocking the Masterpiece Within 25:45 Unleashing the Masterpiece Within 27:05 The Power of Thoughts and Self-Talk 28:17 Creating Space for Abstraction and Scenario Planning 29:11 The Impact of Self-Talk on Relationships 30:08 The Power of Thinking and Contemplation 31:05 Beliefs, Thoughts, Words, Actions, Habits, Values, and Destiny 32:02 Choosing the Fear Wolf or the Love Wolf 33:01 The Importance of the Eye of the Hurricane 34:27 Slow is Smooth, and Smooth is Fast 36:18 Going with the Flow and Avoiding Forced Effort 37:46 Finding the Quiet Place Within 39:13 Being Like Water and Embracing Discomfort 43:08 Pushing the Boundaries and Pursuing Excellence 46:28 Vulnerability as Power