Barbara Cortella
09 January 2026
7m 39s
The One Word That Guides Your Season.
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Let's Go Mental!
🎧 The One Word That Guides Your Season
A Mental Reset for Athletes and Parents.
What if this season didn’t need more goals…more resolutions…or more pressure?
What if it only needed 'direction'?
In this episode I invite athletes and parents to pause, reflect, and simplify. Instead of chasing motivation or adding more to your plate, you’ll explore the power of choosing one intentional word: a word that becomes your compass when emotions run high, routines get busy, and pressure takes over.
Whether you’re a youth athlete navigating competition, confidence, and setbacks, or a parent trying to support without controlling, this episode offers a simple but powerful mental performance tool to guide your decisions, reactions, and growth throughout the season.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why motivation fades, and why direction lasts.
- The difference between setting goals and choosing an identity
- How one word can anchor athletes during tough games, bench time, and pressure
- How parents can use one word to respond instead of react
- Why mental training should be part of daily life — not just game day
- How to choose your word with intention and clarity
- Practical ways to make your word visible and actionable
This episode is for you if:
- You’re tired of starting every season with big intentions that fade
- You want mental clarity without adding more pressure
- You’re an athlete who wants to perform with confidence and presence
- You’re a parent who wants to support your child with purpose, not emotion
Before the season starts, give it a title. Choose your word.
And when you do — share it.
đź“© Send me a message, a DM, or a photo of where you placed your word.
I’ll walk with you, support you, and help you stay connected to it — one intentional choice at a time.
✨ **My word for this season is: ________**
Contact me: b_cortella@yahoo.it