The FLJUGA Mind
Mindset. Psychology. Performance.
Unlock mental performance in endurance sport
Self-Compassion Without Lowering Training Standards
Many endurance athletes fear that self-compassion will soften their edge. This piece explores how kindness and high training standards can coexist without compromising ambition.
Self-Sabotage and the Discomfort of Moving Forward
Self-sabotage in endurance training often emerges during progress, not failure. This piece explores why growth can feel uncomfortable and how athletes move forward without turning against themselves.
Perfectionism and the Emotional Cost of High Standards
High standards often drive commitment in endurance sport, but when they turn rigid, the emotional cost can be significant. This piece explores perfectionism and its impact on confidence, motivation and sustainability.
Attachment to Outcomes and the Fear of Falling Short
When outcomes become tied to identity, fear quietly follows. This piece explores how attachment to results shapes confidence and how athletes regain steadiness by holding outcomes more lightly.
Effort vs Outcome and How Athletes Measure Progress
Endurance athletes often judge progress by results alone. This piece explores the difference between effort and outcome and why recognising effort creates more sustainable confidence over time.
Adaptability in Endurance Training When Plans Change
Endurance training rarely follows a perfect script. This piece explores the psychology of adaptability, helping athletes stay grounded and consistent when plans change without judgement or pressure.
Remembering Your Why When Endurance Training Gets Hard
Endurance training can reach moments where effort feels heavy and meaning fades. This piece explores how athletes reconnect with their deeper why when training gets hard, restoring alignment and steadiness without forcing motivation
How Adaptability Builds Endurance: Letting Go of Control
Discover how embracing uncertainty in your training can build trust, growth and resilience.
How Letting Go Builds Mental Strength in Endurance Sport
Discover how letting go of control and comparison can lead to emotional clarity and stronger performance.
Endurance Mindset: How Your Story Shapes Performance
Discover how the stories you tell yourself shape your identity, your training and your performance.
Long Run Mindset: How to Stay Mentally Strong and Present
Discover how talking to yourself during long runs can transform fatigue into fuel and mental strength.
Overcoming the “I’m Not Good Enough” Mindset in Training
Discover how to break free from the identity loop that keeps you stuck in self-doubt and limitation.
Mantras for Endurance: Words That Keep You Moving Forward
Discover how powerful mantras can keep you focused and calm when your body wants to quit.
Your Inner Coach vs Inner Critic: How to Take Control
Discover how the voice you choose to believe, whether your inner coach or critic, can shape your progress and mindset.
How Self-Talk Shapes Endurance Performance and Mindset
Discover how self-talk influences your mindset and performance in endurance sports.
Mindset Shifts to Build Confidence and Strength for Race Day
Learn the mental shifts that lead to better performance. Discover how to think clearer, race smarter and stay strong under pressure.