You're out on your MTB and mess up. 😣 Instantly your mind goes: “Why do I always do this?” OR “I should be better by now.” Do you recognise yourself here? Then this episode is for you!
Because THAT is a self-criticism loop that is NOT helping you improve - in fact, it's keeping you stuck. It's quietly training your brain to feel more fear, more tension, and less control every time you practice or ride. In this episode, we break down the neuroscience about what harsh self-criticism actually does inside your brain and why it pushes you out of learning mode.
You’ll understand/learn:
- why mistakes start to feel dangerous and why that's NOT a good thing
- a simple 4-step system (P.A.S.T.) to stay regulated and improve faster
- how self-criticism creates overthinking and blocks progress
- why “being strict on yourself” isn't motivating, but actually backfires
- and how to interrupt the loop in real time using a simple system you can apply on every ride (the Roxybike P.A.S.T System)
This is about staying regulated so your brain can actually learn. And once you see this pattern on the bike…you won’t be able to unsee it in the rest of your life.
Want to improve your confidence and mental strength with me on your doorstep?
Find all my courses here and start my TRACKSTAND COURSE for free (it's the first course listed on the following page): https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses
Work with my personal feedback to pinpoint your causal mistake and get clear, motivating feedback: https://roxybike.podia.com/online-mtb-coaching
Support my ads-free podcast by becoming a Patron or buying me a coffee 💗
You're out on your MTB and mess up. 😣 Instantly your mind goes: “Why do I always do this?” OR “I should be better by now.” Do you recognise yourself here? Then this episode is for you!
Because THAT is a self-criticism loop that is NOT helping you improve - in fact, it's keeping you stuck. It's quietly training your brain to feel more fear, more tension, and less control every time you practice or ride. In this episode, we break down the neuroscience about what harsh self-criticism actually does inside your brain and why it pushes you out of learning mode.
You’ll understand/learn:
- why mistakes start to feel dangerous and why that's NOT a good thing
- a simple 4-step system (P.A.S.T.) to stay regulated and improve faster
- how self-criticism creates overthinking and blocks progress
- why “being strict on yourself” isn't motivating, but actually backfires
- and how to interrupt the loop in real time using a simple system you can apply on every ride (the Roxybike P.A.S.T System)
This is about staying regulated so your brain can actually learn. And once you see this pattern on the bike…you won’t be able to unsee it in the rest of your life.
Want to improve your confidence and mental strength with me on your doorstep?
Find all my courses here and start my TRACKSTAND COURSE for free (it's the first course listed on the following page): https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses
Work with my personal feedback to pinpoint your causal mistake and get clear, motivating feedback: https://roxybike.podia.com/online-mtb-coaching
Support my ads-free podcast by becoming a Patron or buying me a coffee 💗
- mtb training
- self-criticism
- harsh self-talk
- negative self-talk
- perfectionism
- mtb training for riders 40+
- mountain biking
- mtb podcast
- mtb practice
- overthinking
- self-talk
- anxiety in sports
- negative self talk
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