WORKBOOK - Mental Muscle: Skills to Win in Sports and Life
Muscle: Skills to Win in Sports and Life is a powerful, story-driven guide to mastering the mental side of athletics. Told through the journey of Olivia, a college softball pitcher, this book explores how high-performance athletes struggle with self-doubt, pressure, and adversity—and how DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills can transform the way they approach competition and life.
Rather than a traditional sports psychology book, Mental Muscle immerses readers in Olivia’s world as she battles performance anxiety, perfectionism, and the emotional highs and lows of college sports. As she learns to apply DBT strategies, she gains the mental resilience needed to handle setbacks, stay focused under pressure, and lead with confidence—both on and off the field.
Key Themes & Takeaways:
• Mindfulness for Athletes: Olivia learns how to stay present, letting go of past mistakes and future worries to perform at her best.
• Emotion Regulation: When frustration, fear, and self-doubt hit, she discovers practical ways to stay composed and in control.
• Distress Tolerance: Through tough losses, injuries, and personal struggles, she develops the skills to bounce back and push through adversity.
• Decision-Making & Mental Clarity: Olivia practices Wise Mind thinking, balancing logic and emotion to make smart choices in high-pressure situations.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: As a teammate, competitor, and student, she learns how to communicate effectively, set boundaries, and navigate conflicts.
Who This Book is For:
• College and high school athletes who want to develop mental strength and perform under pressure.
• Coaches, parents, and sports psychologists looking for a relatable way to teach mental skills through storytelling.
• Former athletes and competitors navigating life beyond sports with a performance mindset.
• Anyone who enjoys a compelling sports story with powerful life lessons.
Structure:
Told through Olivia’s personal and athletic journey, Mental Muscle takes a storytelling approach to mental training, making psychological skills engaging and easy to apply. Each chapter presents a challenge Olivia faces, the DBT-based techniques she learns, and opportunities for readers to reflect and practice those same skills.
By following Olivia’s ups and downs, readers will see themselves in her struggles and triumphs, learning how to train their minds just like they train their bodies—developing the mental muscle to win in sports and in life.
Muscle: Skills to Win in Sports and Life is a powerful, story-driven guide to mastering the mental side of athletics. Told through the journey of Olivia, a college softball pitcher, this book explores how high-performance athletes struggle with self-doubt, pressure, and adversity—and how DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills can transform the way they approach competition and life.
Rather than a traditional sports psychology book, Mental Muscle immerses readers in Olivia’s world as she battles performance anxiety, perfectionism, and the emotional highs and lows of college sports. As she learns to apply DBT strategies, she gains the mental resilience needed to handle setbacks, stay focused under pressure, and lead with confidence—both on and off the field.
Key Themes & Takeaways:
• Mindfulness for Athletes: Olivia learns how to stay present, letting go of past mistakes and future worries to perform at her best.
• Emotion Regulation: When frustration, fear, and self-doubt hit, she discovers practical ways to stay composed and in control.
• Distress Tolerance: Through tough losses, injuries, and personal struggles, she develops the skills to bounce back and push through adversity.
• Decision-Making & Mental Clarity: Olivia practices Wise Mind thinking, balancing logic and emotion to make smart choices in high-pressure situations.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: As a teammate, competitor, and student, she learns how to communicate effectively, set boundaries, and navigate conflicts.
Who This Book is For:
• College and high school athletes who want to develop mental strength and perform under pressure.
• Coaches, parents, and sports psychologists looking for a relatable way to teach mental skills through storytelling.
• Former athletes and competitors navigating life beyond sports with a performance mindset.
• Anyone who enjoys a compelling sports story with powerful life lessons.
Structure:
Told through Olivia’s personal and athletic journey, Mental Muscle takes a storytelling approach to mental training, making psychological skills engaging and easy to apply. Each chapter presents a challenge Olivia faces, the DBT-based techniques she learns, and opportunities for readers to reflect and practice those same skills.
By following Olivia’s ups and downs, readers will see themselves in her struggles and triumphs, learning how to train their minds just like they train their bodies—developing the mental muscle to win in sports and in life.
Muscle: Skills to Win in Sports and Life is a powerful, story-driven guide to mastering the mental side of athletics. Told through the journey of Olivia, a college softball pitcher, this book explores how high-performance athletes struggle with self-doubt, pressure, and adversity—and how DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills can transform the way they approach competition and life.
Rather than a traditional sports psychology book, Mental Muscle immerses readers in Olivia’s world as she battles performance anxiety, perfectionism, and the emotional highs and lows of college sports. As she learns to apply DBT strategies, she gains the mental resilience needed to handle setbacks, stay focused under pressure, and lead with confidence—both on and off the field.
Key Themes & Takeaways:
• Mindfulness for Athletes: Olivia learns how to stay present, letting go of past mistakes and future worries to perform at her best.
• Emotion Regulation: When frustration, fear, and self-doubt hit, she discovers practical ways to stay composed and in control.
• Distress Tolerance: Through tough losses, injuries, and personal struggles, she develops the skills to bounce back and push through adversity.
• Decision-Making & Mental Clarity: Olivia practices Wise Mind thinking, balancing logic and emotion to make smart choices in high-pressure situations.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: As a teammate, competitor, and student, she learns how to communicate effectively, set boundaries, and navigate conflicts.
Who This Book is For:
• College and high school athletes who want to develop mental strength and perform under pressure.
• Coaches, parents, and sports psychologists looking for a relatable way to teach mental skills through storytelling.
• Former athletes and competitors navigating life beyond sports with a performance mindset.
• Anyone who enjoys a compelling sports story with powerful life lessons.
Structure:
Told through Olivia’s personal and athletic journey, Mental Muscle takes a storytelling approach to mental training, making psychological skills engaging and easy to apply. Each chapter presents a challenge Olivia faces, the DBT-based techniques she learns, and opportunities for readers to reflect and practice those same skills.
By following Olivia’s ups and downs, readers will see themselves in her struggles and triumphs, learning how to train their minds just like they train their bodies—developing the mental muscle to win in sports and in life.