About this episode
Tracey Cole explores the psychology behind losing motivation and offers strategies to cultivate a consistent drive in equestrian training.
Have you lost your riding mojo? Trying to get out to the yard or prepare for a competition feels like you're swimming through thick custard in heavy lead boots? In this episode of Over the Oxer, host Tracey Cole (Master NLP Trainer and Equestrian Mental Performance Coach) unpacks the hidden psychology behind why we lose our momentum, why standard "willpower" is a trap, and how to stop relying on fickle emotions to get in the saddle. You aren't lazy; your unconscious mind is operating an energy-saving defence mechanism. What you’ll discover in this episode: The 3 Culprits of Momentum Loss: How life overwhelm, subconscious fear blocks, and broken habits actively sabotage your consistency. Motivation vs. Drive: Why "feeling-based" and "word-based" motivation inevitably fail you when you're exhausted or stressed. The Power of Drive: How to cultivate a steady, internal, identity-level engine that gets you out the door effortlessly—no matter the weather or your mood. NLP Tools for Performance: How to rewrite the neural patterns and fear blocks keeping you stuck. Stop waiting for motivation to strike. Tune in to find your deep, unstoppable drive and drop the rider guilt for good…
People in this episode
Host: Tracey Cole
Topics covered
- motivation
- mental performance
- equestrian training
- psychology
- self-improvement
- NLP
Keywords
- momentum loss
- drive vs motivation
- NLP tools
- performance coaching
- equestrian mindset
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NLP Trainer, Equestrian Mental Performance Coach, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram
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