Mastering Mindset

This episode is a directly clip of the Everyday Mindfulness Podcast we have for our members inside MPGA. We wanted to share the importance of mindfulness and why we believe this one skill is the practice we all need to hone in on to maximize our own peak performance results.For more mental training tips, please visit us:www.drmatpark.com

Welcome back to the Mastering Mindset Podcast and today I have someone really special to introduce to you all. With a background in Kinesiology and a performance coach to many A-list athletes, Brandon Harris co-founded Premier Fitness Systems based in Arizona and has a very unique philosophy to his approach to training bodies and minds. I know Brandon because we share a client who plays on the Korn Ferry Tour, and I've grown to really admire his work and his philosophy behind what he does. It's also really entertaining to watch. If you go to his Instagram account, which are in the show notes below, you'll see that he is also Sean Suga O'Malley's performance coach. Sean O'Malley is a MMA fighter currently ranked 13th in the UFC Bantamweight rankings. Dana White, president of the UFC organization speaks very highly of Suga Sean saying he is the next big thing to the UFC organization. It's great to see Brandon sharing his wisdom and teachings inside the octagon and on the course. In this episode I asked Brandon what themes he notices among all the elite performers and he boils it down to a beautiful phrase - it's their relationship to fear and how well they lean into it. Brandon not only trains the human body to perform and operate like a machine... he is also very skilled in breath work and the mind body connection. Brandon shares his wisdom and his knowledge with us on how we too can begin performing like an elite athlete using breath work and understanding our mind body connection. Here is Brandon Harris on the Mastering Mindset Podcast. Hope you enjoy!Resources:Brandon Harris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon_pfs/Premier Fitness Systems Website: https://premierfitnesssystems.com/Dr. Mat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mat_park/MPGA Mental training: https://courses.drmatpark.com/membership

We are hearing and reading all about Scottie Scheffler these days, but I want to see if we can unpack his mindset to try to understand how Scottie thinks on and off the golf course so that we too can glean lessons from him to apply in our own lives that would help improve the quality of our life and our game. Here is a summary of what we discuss in today's episode:#1: Let's talk about Scottie's faith. Why is it so important to have a deeper purpose to life and in what we do? How does connecting with something bigger than us allow us to play and think better during the most stressful and pressured-filled moments of our lives? #2 Get off the Hedonic treadmill.  #3 Surround yourself with a great supportive team. #4 Being sincerely okay to make mistakes. #5 High performers find a way to compete, show up, and execute, in spite of how they feel. Want to continue your mental training? Join me at MPGA. Membership now open!https://courses.drmatpark.com/membership

How do you focus better? how do you build your confidence and sustain it for long periods of time...even if you don't feel confidence about your game? What is our approach in addressing failure and the fear behind it?In this episode, I had the unique opportunity to unpack the mind of Christian Smith, who is currently the Senior Mental Conditioning Coach at the IMG Academy in Florida specializing on mental conditioning for golfers. Christian addresses some critical aspects to the mental side of golf. You will hear us talk about confidence and managing expectations for younger athletes and embracing more of an improving mindset rather than a proving mindset. As a mental conditioning coach, we preach the phrase "focus on the process..." but what does that really mean? You'll hear a phrase that Christian uses with all of his elite junior athletes that he trains day in and day out on building successful experiences into their games. This is an incredible episode loaded with valuable content so I encourage you to get your pen and papers out because I believe you'll be writing down some notes that will help improve your mind as it relates to golf. Let's dive into the conversation with Christian Smith over at the IMG Academy in Florida.Show notes:IMG Golf: https://www.instagram.com/imggolf/Christian Smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianajsmith/Dr. Mat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mat_park/MPGA: https://www.facebook.com/drmatparkGolf Digest Article referenced in podcast (Click Here)We are hosting a FREE 3-Day Challenge on training your mental game to improve your golf game. Must register before April 6, 2022. Join us here: https://courses.drmatpark.com/freechallenge

Jaden is a junior golfing phenom.  He is currently 12yo and is one of the hottest junior golfers in the world. In this episode, we get a sneak peak into the training and development of this young phenom through the lens of his father, Chris. Through the development of Jaden's branding, media management, caddying, travel agent, coach, and dad - we explore what it's like to actually raise an elite junior golfer and all that it entails.What I most appreciate about this interview with Jaden's dad, Chris, is his willingness to share his vulnerability around the fact that there is no playbook for this... and a lot of what he is doing is through the support of his community and seeking his own personal development so that he can show up as a father to Jaden first and foremost - and find ways to give Jaden his best, while also making it fun, and enjoyable along the way.In this episode we talk about the challenges of raising a junior athlete and the importance of mental training at the right developmental age.There are many great resources for this and my team and I are putting on a mental skills challenge for anyone to get introduced to mental performance training and what the benefits are for yourself and your child. If you are interested in participating, I will be going LIVE for 3 days talking about mental skills and how to move through mental blocks. Not only will you go live with me for 3 days, but you will also receive videos, worksheets, and more resources to help kick start this mental training process for you. Show notes RESOURCES:MPGA Free Challenge April 7-9 2022: https://courses.drmatpark.com/freechallengeJaden Soong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadenrsoong/Dr. Mat Park Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mat_park/Kids & Junior Golf FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kidsjuniorgolfHope to see you then. Thank you again for tuning in to the Mastering Mindset Podcast and don't forget to subscribe to find out more about our next guest.Mastering Mindset Podcast (All Episodes): https://open.spotify.com/show/1TFvZXmLqSeSlBew3u98c3

I'm really excited to share this next episode with Jin Park, a former PGA Tour Player, and now is a sports agent and also runs his own teaching academy in Scottsdale AZ. Jin has a fascinating story and shares with us some incredible insights that will help anyone on their path towards success. If I were to give this episode a title, I would call it The Cornerstones to Success by Jin. We explore topics of building habits, being and staying hungry, the no rope principal, and advice that he gives to his golf students that have proven very successful to not only their careers, but his own.Jin currently coaches some incredible talents across all tours and elite junior tours and I am incredible honored and grateful to have on on the Mastering Mindset podcast.Show resources:Jin Park Golf Website: https://www.jinparkgolf.com/Jin Park Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jinparkgolf/ Dr. Mat Website: https://courses.drmatpark.com/ Dr. Mat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mat_park/

Sign up for an upcoming  FREE Mental Skills Challenge (CLICK HERE)Have you ever been curious as to what a sport psychology coaching session actually sounds and feels like? In this episode, you are going to find out. I have the unique permission and opportunity to share a recent session I did unpacking the mind and the golf game of Jayden Ramos, a senior at St. Ignatious High School in Northern California. Jayden has committed to play golf in college at Hawaii next year and he is one of our newest members of the Mat Park golf academy, MPGA, which is a mental training platform for elite golfers. Jayden is currently experiencing some challenges in his game especially in the areas of consistency and thinking more positively around the course. In this process of rebuilding, he's recognized the importance and need of mental training for his game. He has heard of MPGA and decided to give it a shot. And ever since he's joined, he has been all in. Last week, we put out a gratitude challenge where members had to reflect on 3 good things that happened each day and reflect on them. Each member was asked to share their reflections and insights within the MPGA community and that we would select a winner at the end of the week who showed most consistency and deliberate practice throughout the exercise. Jayden wrote his reflections everyday for 7 days straight and has continued on, hence he was our winner for that challenge. He won a gift session with me and  Coach Johnathan, another mastering mindset coach inside the MPGA academy and we were given the permission to share this session with you all here. Jayden's perspective to mental training is fascinating and he demonstrates a maturity well beyond his years. In this episode, we unpack the difference between a perfectionistic mindset vs a progressionistic mindset, a phrase Jayden introduced to me. We also talk about his approach of letting go of control to gain control, to focus only on the process,  and how best to get into the neutral zone. We ended the session discussing various post shot routines and specific examples that my clients have used. If any of these topics interest you, this is an episode (or rather session) you don't want to miss. This is my first time sharing a student/coach session with you and I hope you enjoy it as much as I had. Here is Jayden Ramos inside the MPGA academy.Follow us:Dr. Mat Park InstagramCoach Johnathan InstagramJayden Ramos InstagramFREE MENTAL SKILLS CHALLENGE (April 7-10th)Mat Park Golf Academy (MPGA)

Jennifer Sanderson is a Film Producer and Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties Realtor® serving Montana.Her first success came in writing, directing, and producing television commercials, which she won a Gold Addy Award for best television campaign. Since, she has held positions for the Academy Awards (Oscars), Anderson Cooper 360, Disney, Yahoo, and Larry King Live, as well as worked with world renown actors and entertainers. Most recently, Sanderson produced a major motion picture called The Right One (2021 Movie) distributed by Lionsgate and released February 5, 2021, for Valentine's Day.  Sanderson is also responsible for producing viral marketing Public Service Announcement campaigns for Japan and the Philippines relief efforts which she raised more than $2million.She is currently teaching a series of social media marketing classes for Mission West Community Development Partners and enjoys working with the “most innovative, creative, small businesses across the Mission Valley.” She was a finalist in the American Film Institute Directing Workshop for Women and the Sundance Institute Writers Intensive – she aspires to continue her writing and direct her first feature length film in Montana.Having a passion for real estate, she also focuses on real estate having received her sales agent license in Montana in 2018. Now, with a global luxury certification, and a brokerage Caldwell banker distinctive properties agent, Jennifer is helping celebrities find their next home in Montana and around the world. In this episode, we talked about the power of mindset and how the law of attraction worked in her life. We also talked about some of the deep inner work that Sanderson did to overcome and heal from past childhood traumas. In this conversation we addressed things like burnout and making the distinction between stress and stressors. I asked Jennifer about what that whole experience was like making a major motion picture and she gave some sound advice from this entire experience. I want to give a quick shout out to our NetKAL VI fellow (Network of Korean American Leaders) who is now joined with CKA (Council of Korean Americans) as we also discussed how impacted a leadership program like this was for our lives, our identity, and our development.I hope you enjoy this conversation today, with Jennifer Sanderson on the Mastering Mindset Podcast with Dr. Mat.Connect with us:Dr. Mat Park Instagram:https://instagram.com/dr.mat_parkJennifer Sanderson: https://www.instagram.com/jennrsandersonhttps://www.cbdistinctive.com/agent/4063967995/jennifer-sandersonMat Park Golf Academy Membership Opens April 11 through April 15:https://courses.drmatpark.com/membership

Michael White is currently the International Account Executive at Twilio a $28 Billion Dollar Tech company. He is a former collegiate golfer and played on a scholarship at Hampton University. In addition to being a stud on the course, Michael's a rockstar off the course. He founded the Dress For Success Community Outreach program which galvanizes professionals throughout the Bay Area to provide workshops for the Bay Area Youth and continues to impact hundreds of lives in the Bay Area through this campaign. Michael graduated Magna Cum Laude from the London School Of Business and Finance where he earned a Masters Degree In Business Administration with an emphasis in Sales Management. Mike has achieved multiple sale records in the tech industry and continues to redefine the art of a sale.In this episode of "What Golf Taught Me About..." we dig deep in how he overcame obstacles and challenges and the importance he placed on surrounding himself with the right people to experience the type of success he is currently experience in his life. We explored the trap of a victim's mindset and what it took for him to overcome that.Resources and Links: Follow Mastering Mindset Podcast on Spotify here to listen to the full episode:https://open.spotify.com/show/1TFvZXmLqSeSlBew3u98c3Follow Mastering Mindset Podcast on iTunes here to listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastering-mindset/id1516388139Follow Dr. Mat Park (Sport Psychology and MPGA) herehttps://instagram.com/dr.mat_parkFollow Michael White here:https://www.instagram.com/the_mike_white/

Bobby Foster is the creator of the Mental Golf Workshop Profile Assessment. He is a dear friend and works with many professional around the world. I personally use this assessment for my academy as I believe it has helped my students really get to understand themselves in a simple, yet unique way.In this episode, Bobby and I break down the personality types inside the assessment and you will pick up why it is so effective and why many tour pros are using this assessment to begin their inner work.If you are interested in taking the assessment for yourself, it is a part of my ADVANCED MEMBERSHIP program and every student will get their own tailored profile with me debriefing the different styles with them.For more information please visit:https://courses.drmatpark.com/membership

Khee Lee is currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Kiswe, one of the fastest growing live-streaming platforms in the world. Kiswe is used by the world's largest broadcasters, media companies, sports, eSports lauges, and music labels, including Big Hit Entertainment (BTS), NBA, Globo, MLS, PGA Tour, Turner Sports and many more. Khee was named International Power Player by Billboard Magazine. He has been on Netflix shows and Amazon Prime documentaries. He is a Xoogler and Google Luminary Award winner and previously served as a Venture Partner at ERA, the largest startup accelerator out of NYC. In this episode of "What Golf Taught Me About..." Khee highlights the importance of simplicity, "winning" the day, enjoying the moment, the power of believing in your ability to figure it out, and the importance of work ethic. I learned a lot from him in this episode and I hope Khee will also shed some light into your life whether you are a competitive athlete, entrepreneurs, business owner, or leader.For more episode, please follow us.https://courses.drmatpark.com/For more information about Kiswe, please visit:https://www.kiswe.com/https://youtu.be/xt6GobTB6I8

Welcome to the Mastering Mindset Podcast. This is the first episode of Season 5 where we will be exploring a series called "What Golf Taught Me About" to highlight leaders in various industries who have utilized the lessons in golf to advance their success in life and business. In this episode, we have Matthew Rosenfeld. I knew Matt since our time in junior golf together.Matthew Rosenfeld is currently the Executive Vice President - Director of Brokerage for the Dallas-Fort Worth office of Weitzman. Rosenfeld oversees the activities of the D-FW brokerage team, with a focus on client service, new listings and lease and sales transactions. As EVP with Weitzman, Rosenfeld handles retail tenant representation and acquisition, land sales, building disposition and investment sales in the D-FW area. He has worked extensively with pad users from both the tenant and landlord side. He currently represents JPMorgan Chase Bank, Valvoline and Pizza Patron. In addition, he represents other land buyers such as WaterWalk, Alliance Residential and Strategic Housing Investment Partners. Prior to joining Weitzman, Rosenfeld was a professional golfer. He competed on the PGA Tour, Web.com Tour, European Tour and Asian Tour. His most notable achievement was winning the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship.For more episodes of the Mastering Mindset Podcast, please visit us:https://courses.drmatpark.com/

One of the topics that continue to come up for me in my work is self-awareness - being aware of your own thoughts and being aware of what you are feeling. When I coach, a lot of what I do is to reflect back what I am hearing my clients say and to help facilitate and increase more awareness in their lives. I firmly believe that a good sport psychologist errs on the side of NOT giving advice to their clients, but to help people gain deeper insights and increase self-awareness to their current challenges. It's about clarity and finding more clarity in their lives. Clarity = freedom.So you tell me, who's in charge of your life - the thinker (you) or your thoughts?Listen to this final episode of Season 4 of the Mastering Mindset Podcast!We are currently taking applications for this next cohort of the Rising Stars Mental Training Camp with Dr. Mat. For more information or to apply... click on the link below.https://courses.drmatpark.com/

I've been waiting to share this episode with you all because this topics is a struggle for me as much as it is these with everyone I'm running into... the comparison trap.Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is a thief of joy.” And I believe this statement is more true today than ever. But why does comparing ourselves with others rob us of joy? Psychologists recommend that when we compare, we should create a list of the top 7 people in our category and instead of comparing ourselves to the #1 person on the top of the list, try to compare yourself to the 7th person on the list. When we do this, the envy, discouragement, and feelings of defeat might not be as strong and we may find more similarities to the 7th person on that list compared to the number 1 person. I hope you find this episode helpful whether you are a golfer, a parent, a coach, or someone who has fallen into the comparison trap as much as I have these days from scrolling aimlessly on social media.Welcome to the Mastering Mindset Podcast.Hope to connect with you in 2022.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mat_park/Website: https://drmatpark.com/Registration for my elite mental training camp is NOW open with limited seating. You can find more information here: https://courses.drmatpark.com/Cheers,-Dr. Mat

In this last episode of the year 2021, I talk about something very meaningful to me... "Own Your Greatness!"We all have fears. We all have insecurities that can blind us to the things that make us different, unique, and special. And instead of celebrating and honoring our unique traits, we judge them and criticize ourselves when we begin to compare ourselves to others or the image of where we think we should be or have in our life. Psychologist call this “counterfactual thinking,” it's where we image outcomes that didn't happen. There was a study done on happiness and compared Silver medalists to Bronze medalists on the Olympic podium. You would think that because silver outperform the bronze, they would be happier. But the opposite was true… Silver medalists were less happy than bronze medalist because of counterfactual thinking. Silver medalists compared upward to what they didn't achieve - or what they could have achieved but didn't. Bronze medalist on the otherhand were comparing themselves downward - meaning they were more grateful to be going home with hardware or simply to have made it to the podium. There was more gratitude about being where they were and to have achieved what they did. Where Silver medalists were focusing more on “I could have…” Bronze were focusing more on “At least…” At least I got something today. You see the biggest difference that was a direct correlation to happiness was that Silver medalists compare themselves to the gold medalists; bronze medalists compare themselves to themselves. Comparing ourselves to others is a trap, yet we all do it especially more now because of social media. But it is a never ending cycle that will trigger all of our insecurities and fears. We cannot compare our lives to others because our life is not theirs and their life is not ours…Narratives dictate our lives. The stories we create powerfully dictate the actions we take and who we think we can or cannot become. It is our beliefs and stories that determine our destiny. You can look at your natural qualities and tendencies and view them from the lens of “not good enough” or “need more…” However, you can also view your natural tendencies “just right, perfect, a work in progress, lovable and enough for me.”  The only story we have control over is our own and only we can do what we do, no one in this world can beat you doing you. Happy New Year everyone. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I had in creating it and sharing it with you all.Please don't forget to share, like, or comment on the episode and please leave me a review and let me know what you think.Warmly,-Dr. Matwww.drmatpark.com

What you are about to listen to is a SPECIAL course I offered my leaders and executives on building the ingredients of high performing teams and leaders... and I'm letting you in on the training with front row seats :) It is taken directly from a presentation which you can also watch and preview here:Executive Series with Dr. Mat: Building Trust (PREVIEW)I speak on several important leadership topics here on building trust in teams and people:1. How to make a great first impression and build trust with people quickly2. How to get curious, not furious & learning to manage your emotionsThis training will get right to the point for the busy leader wanting to expand their skills in building trust. You will walk away knowing how to:Build immediate rapport and trust upon first impressionMitigate the damaging impact of an amygdala hijack Learn to separate stories from the facts.If you would participate in this video training for executives and watch the online course, I am giving my podcast listeners a special coupon to access the course for only $47. At checkout, please use the coupon code: PODCAST200Executive Series with Dr. Mat: Building Trust Thank you for being a listener and supporter of the Mastering Mindset Podcast.-Dr. Mat

Burnout is something many of us are experiencing  without even realizing that we are in the thick of it. Ever since the start of 2020, where we were forced to work from home, the lines between personal and professional got extremely blurry and there was suddenly a spike of burnout happening all over the world… because now you are dealing with adjusting to constant change, lack of boundaries, parenting and work demands all happening at once. A mentor of mine once told me... “Mat - we juggle balls in the air all the time, some balls are made of rubber (like work) that  when you drop them, it will most likely bounce back up. Either someone will pick up your slack or it's something you can recover from no matter how difficult might get. But some of the balls you juggle are made of glass (like your health, your relationships around you), that if you ignore these and drop them… they will shatter and they will not bounce back."In this episode we address burnout head on and we talk about what researchers says we should do when we are experiencing it.Don't forget to subscribe to our channel if you haven't already. We look forward to being with you on this journey of mastering mindset. www.drmatpark.comHappy Holidays. Be safe. Be present. Be you.-Dr. Mat

Welcome to the Season 4 of the Mastering Mindset Podcast. We hear about the term "growth mindset," a term coined by Carol Dweck - but what does it really mean?How do we create an environment that cultivates growth mindset?I was recently asked the questions - how important is mindset and beliefs to our performance? Here was my question... "it's everything!"Here are some key takeaways from this episode: Learn to create an environment that normalizes struggle and encourages growth more than outcomes. Embrace the word “YET” - if someone makes the statement “I'm not good at math,” adding 'yet' to the end of a sentence will signal that a process exists for gaining the ability to do it later on.. “I'm not good at math, yet.” Continue to emphasize that our brains are malleable muscle that can be develop - just like going to the gym and working out if we put in the work. Research on brain plasticity supports the idea that the brain can grow through a process called myelination.If you are a teacher, coach, or parent - demonstrate mistakes yourself and use your mistakes as learning opportunities. Be mindful how you react to mistakes and how to take steps to correct the mistake… this modeling behavior is huge to the children we influence around us.Set small achievable goals. This will motivate behaviors and demonstrate the attainability of growth and progress.Hope you enjoy this episode. For more please subscribe to be alerted when our next episode comes out - click below:https://open.spotify.com/show/1TFvZXmLqSeSlBew3u98c3?si=226a1f5b695f4503If you would like to download a FREE masterclass training, click here:https://courses.drmatpark.com/-Dr. Mat

You don't. You don't ever get rid of your negative thoughts so I suggest you quit trying. You do, however, have control on how you respond to them and that is where the secret lies!In this episode, we explore a common question I often get from clients: "What do I do with my negative thoughts?" We will be bombarded with negative thoughts regularly and we won't be able to control this... but I will teach you a 3 step process on what to do instead. Take a listen!Cheers,-Dr. MatFor more episodes please visit: www.drmatpark.com/podcastFor golfers please visit: https://courses.drmatpark.com/

Happiness can only be felt in the present. If you don't know how to feel good about what you already have, it's unlikely that achieving future goals will change that. In this episode, we talk about the importance of rituals and thanksgiving.  I give some simple and practical gratitude exercises that we all can participate in to increase the ritual of thanksgiving in our lives. We need this now more than ever to increase the wellness and joy in our lives. Happy Listening and Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Thanks for your listening support.Please don't forget to visit us and subscribe for more...https://linktr.ee/Drmatpark

In this episode, I talk about a process and technique I use every day of my life to enhance my own self-confidence. This fundamental principal is something that may sound simple, but it is very hard to do in the moment. Take a listen as we close out this series of the 6 Part Building Self Confidence on the Mastering Mindset Podcast. Thanks for tuning in. We have something very exciting planned for you in the next season - especially if you are an avid golfer and what to take your golf game to the next level.Stay tuned...https://open.spotify.com/show/1TFvZXmLqSeSlBew3u98c3?si=ac105058660b4c9ahttps://youtu.be/r7s7szwZv3Ihttps://courses.drmatpark.com/

Dear Mastering Mindset Listeners,I've taken a brief hiatus (2-months to be exact) due to some grief we have experienced in our family. But we are doing well and are in a better place now. Today, I wanted to speak to something near and dear to my heart... "Resilience and  self-compassion." I always viewed self-compassion as weak and too fluffy. However, I realized over time that self-compassion is something the most resilient people in this world utilize. I spoke about this in episode two and the research I cite is the same... but this episode goes a bit further into talking about real people and house hold names that utilize self-compassion to build resilience in their lives.If people like Ji-Sung Park used self-compassion to build himself back up when he struggled the worst soccer slump of his professional career, or navy seals officer use phrases to build themselves and others up to get through Basic Underwater Demolition Seals (B.U.D.S) training (aka "Hell Week"), then why should I do the same?Take a listen as we round out episode 5 of this 6 part series of the Mastering Mindset Podcast.https://courses.drmatpark.com/

Welcome to the Mastering Mindset Podcast.We are currently in a series called Building Self-Confidence and in this is episode, we explore confidence from a completely different angle. We invited a special guest, who was a former psychotherapist and has now transitioned into coaching - focusing on emotional intelligence and living an authentic wholehearted life. Her work involves aligning our actions to our values, and teaches how to embrace the vulnerabilities in our lives to live courageously, and to own our greatness.  Her name is Julia Oh Park and she is a Certified Daring Way Facilitator and studied under the work and research of Dr. Brene Brown. What I really appreciate about Julia's perspective is how different of a perspective she has on confidence and what it means to her. There is an activity she challenges all of our listeners to do at the end of this episode that I find both fascinating and healing at the same time. Here is episode 4 of 6: Finding Your Essence with Julia Oh Park  on the Mastering Mindset Podcast.For more episodes, please don't forget to subscribe or leave us a comment on your thoughts and reflections. Look forward to making this  journey with you on Mastering Mindset. https://linktr.ee/Drmatpark-Dr. Mat

In this 3rd episode, we will focus on the power of non-verbal messaging and the power of motion. There is a lot of research on the power of movement and how this can create the type of thoughts and emotions you would like to experience in your life. In this episode, you will learn several tips that will radically enhance your self-confidence.Please don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to get alerted on the next episode, or tune in next week for session 4 of this 6 part series on Building Self-Confidence at Mastering Mindset with Dr. Mat.

Self-compassion is fundamental in building self-confidence and self-esteem. Listen to this episode and learn the research behind the power of self-compassion and how to do it.If you want to join us on this journey, don't forget to subscribe and follow us at Mastering Mindset.Be well,-Dr. Mat

In this episode, we talk about a technique I use with clients called "externalization," which was adopted from Narrative Therapy, by Michael White. This episode is the launch of a 6 part series called Building Self-Confidence. Stay tuned and don't forget to subscribe to listen for next week's episode.

Welcome to the Mastering Mindset Season 3. This is a kick off intro to my journey with mental training and why I got into this field in the first place.Click here to listen to other episodes from previous Seasons on the Mastering Mindset.Enjoy!https://linktr.ee/Drmatpark-Dr. Mat

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Have you ever been curious what one of Dr. Mat's Masterclass experience is like? Well here is your chance to sit in and listen to one full masterclass with Dr. Mat and his students. In this masterclass, you will hear Dr. Mat cover topics on:1. Our own belief system2. Our thought patterns: Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs)3. A technique on what to do when flooded with negative thoughts4. ABCDE Model5. Learn Helplessness6. Areas to focus on for mindset masteryFor more mindset training, visit us: https://drmatpark.com/my-storeAbout Dr. Mat:In addition to working at NASA as a high performance psychologist, Dr. Mat also trains the mind of some of today's most world renown athletes, performers, and executives. He and his wife have a consulting firm focused on corporate and leadership training on creating peak performance results and longevity in career without experiencing burnout or burning up relationships at home and at work.

Reaction cards are showing up on almost every executive office and C-suite meeting rooms. Leaders are leaning into the importance of managing reactions to triggers that normally set them off - by preplanning and committing to how they will react before it even happens. Rather than exploding and reacting negatively to others reactivity, great leaders set forth rules of engagement to follow, self-commitments if you will... on how they would like to ideal respond to these situations instead. My reaction card:1. M.V.P. (Mindful of my thoughts, Validate my emotions, Positivity focused)2. Breathe (I remind myself to reset with a breath)3. 10 Year Perspective Shift exercise (will this moment matter 10 years from now?)4. Ideal Self (how would my best ideal self respond to this moment now?)If you like this exercise, you won't want to miss my Mastering Mindset Masterclass. This flagship program is packed with mental exercises you can do to elevate your mindset so that you can break through limitations, self-defeating beliefs, and take control of your thoughts and emotions so that it will work for you... rather than against you.This flagship program is now open for enrollment. I have a special offer for you Mastering Mindset Podcast listeners as a big thank you! Email me: info@drmatpark.com And received your special offer for the class. When you take control of your thoughts and emotions... you will take control of your life.See you shortly in class,-Dr. Mat

Have you heard of a term called "Learned Helplessness?" It's a term coined by Dr. Martin Seligman in his research on depression and early signs of depression. Now why are we talking about depression in mastering one's mindset? The reason is simple... "what you believe, you become." It's scientific that you can believe your way into being and the language you use in your head, determines your life.Napoleon Hill said it best, "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve."Pay attention to your thoughts. Because thoughts are simply the words we use plus the picture we create in your head. If you don't like the thoughts, change your internal language and change the picture you craft in your mind.For more episodes, visit us: www.drmatpark.com/podcastThanks for tuning in.-Dr. Mat

The power of our own language. Did you know that what you say and what you believe... you become?In this episode we share a story of a man who became super wealthy because he believed in himself when he wasn’t suppose to.For more, please visit us at: www.drmatpark.com/podcast

Even great leaders have a hard time articulating what “success” would look like at times. When we get stuck inside a problem for so long, it’s hard to find clarity and an alternative way to see things. Self awareness is doing the work of recognizing what it is we want to change AND what it is we want to change into. Step #1: Self-AwarenessStep #2: Focused AttentionStep #3: Deliberate PracticeStep #4: Relational SupportThis episode covers the Personal Development Leadership model we all can learn from and apply to help create positive behavioral change for yourself, for others, and for your team. For more episodes, please visit us: www.drmatpark.com/podcast

In this episode, we cover the element of influencing behaviors and control. There are so many things in life that we do not have control over. Life happens and sometimes... it sucks! We do, however, have control over how we choose to respond to these life events.F - FocusA - AttitudeC - CommitmentE - EffortThe more we can focus on what we can control, the more we take control of our lives.Hope you enjoy. For more episodes, please visit our website: www.drmatpark.com/podcast

Dr. Martin Seligman is the father of Positive Psychology and he coin the term, Flexible Optimism. Flexible optimism is different from Blind optimism in that failure IS an option, and they are prepared for it if it occurs. Thinking through various options and contingency plans prior to moving forward with an event, task, or change... is what Flexible optimism is all about. However, after careful planning, being able to switch your focus and attention on achieving the desired outcome with the foundational belief in your ability to get it done is the art of practicing this skill successfully.For more information on how to learn this skill, visit us:www.drmatpark.comYours truly,-Dr. MatSee Less

Today we discuss MOTIVATION. Motivation has been research a lot in my field. For example, there is the Expectancy Theory: where motivation is led by how likely we predict a positive outcome, or Self-Determination Theory: where motivation is driven by a need for mastery, belonging, and autonomy. Today, we don't discuss any theories- Just simple application in motivation. In my work, I use the DISC profile assessment to help a lot of leaders engage with their workforce on whole other level. Today, we explore my own personality type, the "S" style and practical applications of how to engage and motivate someone who has the complete opposite personality as I do... the "D" style.BLUF - Bottom Line Up FrontFor more resources, come check out our site and give us a shout:www.drmatpark.comTill next time,-Dr. Mat

David Kessler, a researcher and expert in grief discussed how it is important for us to try and find meaning from the grief we experience in life. January 6, 2021 will go down as a day we will always remember. A day of collective loss and grief. In this episode, we unpack the range of emotions that we experience in life and how not to run away from it... but rather, to use it, make meaning of it so that we can better our lives.Learn to manage your emotions so that your emotions don't manage you.For more, visit us drmatpark.com

In this episode, we dive into conversation techniques to assist you in having more effective starts. Emotional intelligence begins with learning how to have challenging conversations. Emotionally intelligent leaders are able to utilize a gentle start-up approach to create psychological safety the moment a conversation begins. This technique allows for individuals on the receiving end put down their guards, to feel safe enough to engage, and have more facilitative conversations. F.A.N. formula1. FEELING - describe YOUR feeling not stating what the other did when you begin 2. ABOUT - describe facts about the situation and what might be causing you to feel this way3. NEED - express a need and emphasis how things may be different if this need is met.Check-out/Close-out Statements:As soon as you complete the FAN formula, allow a chance for the other person to engage by inviting them with a check-out/close out statement and question. Check-out/Close-outs examples:"How does that sound?""Did that make sense?""What are your thoughts on what I just shared?""How are you feeling right now?"Hope you can begin practicing this to elevate your Emotional Intelligence to the next level. If you'd like to learn more, visit our website and download the free 5 Traits of an Emotionally Intelligent Leader here: WEBSITEBe well,-Dr. Mat

Have you ever heard of "metacognition"? It's something we throw out in psychology which basically means, "thinking about your thinking."Often times, we ask ourselves questions after an event that puts us in a deeper hole. The questions you ask yourself in life will determine the type of experiences you have in your life.We aware of what you ask... because what you search for, you will find. What you focus on... will grow.Hope to catch you again on our next episode of Season 2 of the Mastering Mindset Podcast. If you'd like, come visit us and subscribe here:Mastering Mindset on iTunesWishing you all the great questions in life!-Dr. Mat

Have you heard of the Pomodoro Method? It's probably one of the most important time management techniques ever created. It helps countless leaders, executives, and top performers retain, learn, and perform at their best. Here is essentially how it works:1. Set a timer on your phone for 25 minutes before you engage in any task.2. Begin the task you are set out to do and dedicate your attention and focus on it for 25 minutes.3. As soon as the timer goes off, take a 5 minute stretch break. Get up. Roll your shoulders. Take a breathe. Then when the 5 minutes is over, set another timer for 25 minutes.4. Begin your next 25 minute focus block.5. Rinse and Repeat.Hope you enjoyed this podcast. It's short, sweet, and to the point. Something I've been aiming to do more of in the start of 2021. If you'd like to listen to more episodes, check us out here: www.drmatpark.com/podcastBest,-Dr. Mat

In this episode, we discuss John Gottman's 5 Steps to Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children. We break down each step and I share a personal example of my wife communicating the 5 steps in action with our daughter and some context around what she did that fit so well with the model. If you listen carefully, these 5 Steps can apply directly to how you lead in life, at work, and at home.The 5 Step Emotion Coaching Model by John Gottman:Step #1: Be aware of your child's emotionsStep #2: Recognize emotion as an opportunity for connection and/or teachingStep #3: Help your child verbally label emotionsStep #4: Communicate empathy and understandingStep #5: Set limits and problem solveHope you enjoy this short listen on one of the most important things in our lives... parenting.All the best,-Dr. Mat

I had a powerful visualization experiment when I took my last bath in 2020. In this episode, I share with you my experience and how this mindful exercise can replenish your soul and begin 2021 right.In this short 13 minute episode, I discuss how small things matter for the first 2 to 3 minutes and then I take you through a 10 minute bath exercise.What is required if you go through this episode, is for you to take a bath and once you complete your bath before you drain your tub, pop this episode on and allow me to guide you through a visualization/meditation script.Are you ready to begin 2021 mindfully? If so, take a listen to this episode.Yours truly,Dr. Matwww.drmatpark.com

In this episode, we pay tribute the a fallen hero, Ruth Baden Ginsburg, who passed away yesterday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 87. She stood for equality and women's rights and today we discuss connection in terms of influence and sharing of influence both in our marriage and in our work settings. In this episode, we unpack:1. The most important marriage advice from a relationship expert on heterosexual relationships.2. How this marriage advice can translate to improving our connection and relationship in the workplace3. A reminder on staying curious to have more inclusive conversations.For more episodes of the Mastering Mindset, please check out our website: drmatpark.com and subscribe to our channel on iTunes.

In this episode, Dr. Mat talks about the intricate connection between behaviors and beliefs and how they influence one another. From this listen, you will learn concepts like:Learned Helpless and how this leads to depressionStory of the man who got the wrong SAT score and how this changed his lifeHow the myth of confidence is ruining your chances of doing itIn Season 2 of the Mastering Mindset Podcast, Dr. Mat will cover the theme of CONNECTION in relationship to our mindset and our performance in life. Please don't forget to subscribe to our channel to hear our next episode on the Mastering Mindset Podcast. For more info, please visit our website at www.drmatpark.com

Allen Mask is currently a managing partner at CōLab. He recently left Sonos as the Chief of Staff and Vice President of Marketing. He and his wife, Carly Mask, are global leaders and we get into the mindset on how someone like Allen, navigates change and challenges in life. In this episode, viewers will:Learn about anchoring to a purpose rather than a goalHow a successful leader creates mantras that help guide a path through times of uncertaintyThe mindset of viewing challenges as an opportunity to exercise the muscle of faithHow focusing on "being" rather than "doing" will allow a person to have the things they want in life.Allen is also a very successful independent recording artist and released his latest EP called "Feast" which can be found on all major streaming channels.Hope you enjoy this conversation about Leading Change with Allen Mask

In this episode, Michael Perry and I discuss:what fatherhood teaches about lifethe focus and emphasis on the quality of time rather than the quantitythe art of kindness and presence for business and life successthe philosophical meaning of lifethe difference between the phrase "life is unfair" v.s. "life is hard" and taking control of our lives.Being present with all things.Hoping this episode inspires you to not take for granted our limited resource of time.

In this episode, John Bentley and I discuss topics related to:Learning how to control oneself before trying to change anyone elseLearning to master our stories that we create in our heads to live our most authentic lifeLearning techniques on how to engage in difficult conversationsThe power of the DiSC personality profile and how it can help increase our leadership awarenessGrief: a powerful story of loss and meaning makingAn emphasis on great performers focusing more on Being, rather than Doing.

In this episode, Kawika and I unpack the process and mentality of what it takes to be an olympic athlete. We discuss things like:- Putting sacred into the basic skills- Process-oriented mindset- Using multiple senses to get out of our head- The use of focal points- The art of breathing when we most need it- Sport Psychology techniques on how to be present- Psychological safety and teamingCheck it out, if you want to get inside the mind of an olympic athlete!

In this episode with Graham, we discussed:1. The power of vulnerability2. Presence3. Walk to Win4. Choosing how we show up and respond to events in our lives.ABOUT GRAHAM:Graham Betchart is one of the world’s leading mental performance coaches. He has worked with some of the NBA’s best athletes including Aaron Gordon, Ben Simmons, Karl Anthony Towns, and Andrew Wiggins (to name a few) and professional organizations such as True Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank, and the Utah Jazz.Graham creates blockbuster companies, training programs, and online courses to help athletes, coaches, parents, entrepreneurs, and working professionals take their mental game to the next level. He is also the author of Play Present: A Mental Skills Training Program for Basketball Players. His mission is to bring mental training to the masses so that anyone (not just professional athletes and CEOs) can learn to perform better, and experience more joy in the process.

In this episode, Melanie, at Relationship 365 and I, discuss how to manage and perform under stress. This was a LIVE interview we had where we invited participants and viewers to ask questions at the end and we got some really good ones. We discuss:1. The differences between distress and eustress2. Self-compassion as it relates to stress3. Navy Seals Mental Resilience techniques in performing under stress.Tune in and join our Mastering Mindset Facebook Community to discuss more techniques and strategies on how to master our mind.

In this episode, James dives deep into his mental process on how he defeated Dustin Johnson and Paul Casey in a sudden-death playoff for his first PGA Tour victory at the Riviera Country Club. In this episode, we unpack concepts related to James' view of confidence, positive self-talk, vision, commitment, and purpose. Listen as James gives us a unique perspective of his mindset on how he overcame his nervous to win his first PGA Tour event.Masters Mindset Complete Online Training Series. Click on the link for more information on how to Train Your Mindset and Master Your Game and Your Life:https://masters-mindset.teachable.com/p/masters-mindset/