When did something you do become part of who you are?

In this episode, we explore how an activity becomes part of our identity — through our experiences, commitments, relationships and the meaning we attach to what we do. And why the shift from “I do” to “I am” can help explain why performance sometimes matters so much to us.

Through a short reflection exercise, we look at the difference between something we do and something we see as part of who we are.

Unfold: The Mind Behind Performance

Understanding the mind. Training what matters.

CHAPTERS

(00:00) Introduction

(00:52) Welcome to Unfold - The Mind Behind Performance

(01:52) This Month's Question

(02:38) Let's Unfold This

(04:33) Personal Observation

(05:09) Practice

(08:06) Takeaway

(09:38) Closing

EXPLORE MENTAL PERFORMANCE FURTHER

Read the accompanying blog article: ⁠Identity: When What You Do Becomes Who You Are

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Every time you train, you're already practising mental skills — whether you realise it or not. But what are you actually training, and what changes when you start paying attention to it?

In this second episode of Unfold: The Mind Behind Performance, we'll explore how mental skills are already part of our everyday training, and how becoming more aware of them can help us develop them more deliberately. Through a simple three-part experiment, you'll have the opportunity to notice what you usually do, deliberately work with one aspect of your performance, and then let go and observe what happens.

Because mental training doesn't always mean adding something new. Sometimes, it starts with recognising what you're already doing — and understanding how you can use it more intentionally.

Unfold: The Mind Behind Performance Understanding the mind. Training what matters.

CHAPTERS

(00:00) Introduction

(00:34) Welcome to Unfold - The Mind Behind Performance

(01:34) This Month's Question

(02:19) Let's Unfold This

(04:07) Practice(08:44) Practice Analysis

(11:29) Takeaway

(12:21) Closing

EXPLORE MENTAL PERFORMANCE FURTHER

Read the accompanying blog article: What Do We Actually Train When We Train The Mental?

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What lies beneath performance? And how does understanding it change the way we approach what matters to us?

Unfold: The Mind Behind Performance explores the psychological side of performance: the thoughts, emotions, beliefs, habits and decisions that influence how we perform, learn and navigate challenges.

Through evidence-informed perspectives and practical explorations, each episode takes on a question about the mind — helping you better understand yourself and the processes behind your performance.

Whether in sport, work or everyday life, there's more to performance than what we see on the surface.

Unfold: The Mind Behind Performance

Understanding the mind. Training what matters.

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