How to Deal With a Dip After Riding Success - #256

What happens when you've finally reached the goal you've been working towards? You've had a string of great competitions. Your horse feels incredible. You're getting the results you've been hoping for. And then a thought creeps in: “What happens when this stops?” In this episode I and Lorna explore what happens mentally when you've reached a peak in your riding, and why the fear of the next dip can sometimes stop you from fully enjoying where you are right now. Because performance isn't a straight line. There will be peaks, plateaus, mistakes, setbacks and days when things simply don't work. But does a bad result actually mean you've become a worse rider? Not necessarily. **In this episode, we discuss:** - Why riders can become afraid of losing a successful streak - What happens when your identity becomes attached to your results - Why consistency doesn't mean getting the same result every time - The difference between **PERFORMANCE** and **PROGRESS** Why your performance curve naturally moves up and down - How mistakes and difficult rides can provide valuable information - Why pushing your comfort zone often creates temporary dips - How to avoid turning one bad ride into a story about your ability - Why you don't need to make a bad performance bigger than it actually is - The importance of accepting that sometimes you simply didn't ride your best - Why peaks and troughs are both necessary parts of growth - How fear of a future setback can stop you from enjoying a current success - Why you can hold both a great result and the possibility of a difficult day - How your full range of emotions can actually support performance and growth  **Resources Mentioned:** Coaching & support: https://www.mindeq.eu/coaching Weekly Hacks: https://www.mindeq.eu/weeklyhacks Follow Jocelin on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/jocelinlillienau](https://www.instagram.com/jocelinlillienau "Instagram") Midas's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midas\forestier\sellier/ Midas's Email: [mdebruyne@forestier.com](mailto:mdebruyne@forestier.com)