148. HABITS: Doing the Work Beyond Practice

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In this episode of the Champion Within podcast, Kate McCauley discusses the importance of habits in achieving personal and athletic success. She introduces the CHAMP framework, focusing on the 'H' for habits, and emphasizes the need for intentional and consistent actions to foster growth. Through a 30-day visualization challenge, she illustrates how visualization can help athletes build confidence and improve performance. Kate highlights the gap between what individuals desire and what they are willing to do to achieve it, stressing the significance of accountability and consistency in habit formation. She provides practical tips for effective visualization and encourages listeners to focus on identity rather than motivation when building lasting habits.

Takeaways: Habits can either pull you back or move you forward. Visualization is a powerful tool for success. Accountability is crucial for maintaining new habits. The gap between desire and action is significant. Consistency in habits leads to confidence and performance. Small, incremental changes can lead to significant growth. Identity is more important than motivation in habit formation. Visualization should be specific and emotionally charged. Tracking progress helps build momentum in habit formation. It's never too late to start building new habits.

Keywords: habits, visualization, mindset, consistency, performance, CHAMP framework, personal growth, athlete development, mental training, self-improvement

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