Angel Collinson - You Got This
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Today, on this episode of Next Level Skiing, I had the opportunity to speak with Angel Collinson, a professional Freeskier. Angel explains how she was bred into skiing and originally started out with a different goal for her career. We talk about how visualization, meditation, and deep breathing have improved her performance and lifestyle; Angel explains why these methods of self-care are such an important part of the gig and explains how she benefits from the practices. We also discuss how her \\u201cfeminine approach to fear\\u201d and her not-so-secret-mantra has made her one of the best in the world.
Tune in to hear important insights from Angel and how to take your skiing to the next level.
Topics:
[02:10] Angel was bred into skiing by growing up at Snowbird Ski Resort.
[02:51] Angel had lofty racing aspirations
[05:15] Visualization is a technique that helps Angel manage fear.
[09:52] Angel talks about the importance of self-care and being \\u201cresourced enough\\u201d.
[15:15] Deep breathing exercises and their benefits.
[18:00] How Angel gets over nervousness prior to a race.
[21:05] Why fear is a tool.
[24:00] Angel explains why it\\u2019s not bad to \\u201cback off\\u201d.
[27:01] The two pieces of advice that have resonated for Angel.
[28:43] If you want more info, head to WagnerSkis.com.
Quotes:
\\u201cI\\u2019m sort of, like, an all or nothing person.\\u201d -Angel Collinson
\\u201cIf you don\\u2019t realize how stressed out you are or tired you are, sometimes you won\\u2019t make as good decisions, because you don\\u2019t realize where you\\u2019re at.\\u201d -Angel Collinson
\\u201cI\\u2019ve never been afraid to [back off].\\u201d -Angel Collinson
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