Building an Olympic Winning Mindset with Kelly Holmes

Published: Jan. 22, 2021, 2 a.m.

Dame Kelly Holmes' career is a lesson in dedication. The universally loved icon of British athletics carved out her own space in the sport, culminating in her mighty double Gold Medal-winning performance in the Olympics in Athens 2004.Today on The Braincare Podcast, Kelly gives us a unique look at the inner workings of her champion mindset. We hear about the lifelong project of cultivating physical and mental health, approaches to performance anxiety, and the peculiar portaloo superstition that got her through the Olympic finals in Athens!We talk about:\n\nWas Kelly Holmes always destined to be a winner?\n\nThe pros and cons of the champion mindset\n\nHow to prepare yourself mentally and physically for success\n\n"This is just another day" - gaining perspective on personal challenges\n\nDoes mental health always follow physical peak performance?\n\nTalent is nothing without commitment\n\nBreathing techniques for performance anxiety\n\nKelly's championship superstitions and rituals