Having dreams is important. They inspire our thoughts, motivate us, stimulate the spirit and are simply good for us. A dream drives us to set goals and to tackle challenges. It fuels our creativity and fantasy. But we get stuck, if we dwell on it. Dreams are important, but just as important is the awareness that dreams don’t just come…
Being organised and having a plan in mind is important – especially when it comes to training horses and competing at shows. At the same time, you can most certainly expect that not everything will go exactly as planned. There will always be unexpected situations or setbacks and disappointments. That’s simply part of the learning process. When an unplanned situation…
Perfectionism is not just good or bad. A perfectionist person is often ambitious and pays attention to detail. If you are a perfectionist person, you may continuously challenge yourself to progress and becoming the best version of yourself– that’s not a bad thing at all. Being focussed, but open to criticism helps you succeed at whatever your goals are. That’s…
“People often ask me how they can overcome that lack of motivation when it comes to working out. The answer: stay focused and ‘on the ball’. It is no use having the very best fitness plan, if you only train once a month! Reaching that end goal is only achieved through consistency and continuity. Of course, we often have great…
Jessica, your day is packed full of appointments and tasks. You’re a professional athlete, mother, and head of a big company. How do you still manage to work out? “I only find time in the mornings. I get up earlier than the rest of my family, by about 20 to 30 minutes. Then I have enough time and peace to…
Of course, the ability of thinking is great. Thinking things through is helpful as long as it serves you and your goals. However, it becomes a problem when thinking turns into overthinking or non-stop ruminating while riding, when you get mentally “stuck”. This often leads to negative emotions. You may struggle to concentrate properly, you can no longer trust your…
A test or an important appointment are approaching. We start worrying about our performance and skills. Will we be able to meet expectations? Can we perform as well under pressure as we do at home? Can we win? Your heart starts pounding, your hands are sweaty, relaxation or sleep are elusive – performance anxiety is taking hold. All of us…
Day in and day out, we are exposed to a virtually limitless barrage of – mostly inconsequential – information. “That’s why clarity is everything,” Benjamin emphasizes. “You have to make space in your mind to be receptive to new input.” There are several ways of clearing your head: “Personally, I find that riding itself brings me clarity, I am psychologically…
