Liquid Mindset

When things get difficult, manage yourself

Liquid Mindset began in sport, but this is not a sporting challenge. It is a human challenge.

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Be Liquid

Reality is where we live, so let’s get good at reality

Nerves, mistakes, dips in confidence, uncertainty, and setbacks are constant. All that matters is that we manage ourselves.

A lot of performance mindset advice starts with where you want to be: be confident, think positively, and believe in yourself. But what if that feels out of reach and disconnected from where you are right now? We reverse engineer the process and examine the experience in real terms. It is hard, but here is what we can do.

Who we work with

Athletes

Coaches

Parents

Professionals

Organisations

Schools

Teams

The Liquid Mindset approach

R.E.A.L self-reflection

Getting the best out of ourselves starts with honest R.E.A.L self-reflection.

Recognise

Recognise the challenges that lie ahead.

Embrace

Embrace the challenges that lie ahead.

Accept

Accept the challenges that lie ahead.

Let Go

Let go of your fear of failure.

Body. Breathe. Brain.

A simple and practical way to manage yourself when the pressure hits.

Body

Manage your body language to influence your presence in the moment.

Breathe

Manage your breathing to regulate yourself.

Brain

Think clearly about your next step.

Life will not follow our neatly made plans

We get nervous
We make mistakes
We feel pressure
We doubt ourselves

That is reality. A Liquid Mindset is about getting better at managing our way through it. Yes, it is hard. So, what are we going to do about it?

Published Work

Publications and peer-reviewed articles

Dr Gowling’s work has been published by the Lawn Tennis Association, International Tennis Federation, and Sport Coaching Review. The papers below can be downloaded and read at your convenience.