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Ready to Play Mindset Audio Guide

Updated: Jun 25

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Disclaimer: The voice you hear in this audio guide is not the trained Healthy Mindset Coach AI. It is a recorded voice coach used only for delivering the tips.

When you purchase access to the full Trained Healthy Mindset Coach AI, you’ll hear the digital voice of Mike Hartman.

That voice has been developed specifically for interactive support, coaching feedback, and personalized guidance.



How to Use This Guide:

  • Begin with Tip 1 and go in order.

  • Each tip includes a mindset focus, a specific action, and a question to ask the AI.

  • Use the Healthy Mindset Coach AI after each tip to deepen your reflection and apply what you’ve learned.

  • Follow one tip per day or go at your own pace.

  • Use this daily to build focus, motivation, and accountability.



Tip 1:


Start your day by mentally rehearsing how you want to perform.


Action: Visualize your performance and set an intention before training or games.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I mentally prepare more effectively each day.



Tip 2:


Get clear on what success looks like before you step on the field or into the gym.


Action: Write down one specific outcome you want from today’s session.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What’s one goal I can focus on for today’s training.



Tip 3:


Remind yourself of who you are and why you belong here.


Action: List three reasons you’ve earned the right to compete or perform at this level.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What are three ways I’ve proven I’m ready.



Tip 4:


Notice your emotional state before and after competition.


Action: Track your feelings in a journal to improve emotional awareness over time.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I better manage my emotions in performance settings.



Tip 5:


Find your personal reason for showing up every day.


Action: Write a short statement about why you train and what it means to you.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What’s my strongest internal motivation right now



Tip 6:


Take 5 minutes to reflect after every practice.


Action: Ask yourself what you did well and where you can improve. Write it down.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: Help me build a post-practice reflection habit.



Tip 7:


Breathe and reset any time your nerves start rising.


Action: Practice taking two slow breaths and regrouping when under pressure.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What’s a simple way to reset quickly during games.



Tip 8:


Schedule recovery like you schedule training.


Action: Plan your recovery days and prioritize sleep, food, and mental rest.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I improve my recovery to feel better consistently.



Tip 9:


Adjust your plan, not your standards.


Action: When things don’t go as planned, focus on effort and attitude.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What’s one way I can stay flexible without losing focus.



Tip 10:


Lead with effort, not just words.


Action: Show up early, go hard, and set an example with your work ethic.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I show leadership through my actions today.



Tip 11:


Trust your instincts but learn from each choice.


Action: Write down two decisions you made today and how they played out.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What helps me make clearer decisions under pressure.



Tip 12:


Look for small ways to elevate your teammates.


Action: Give one teammate encouragement or help during practice.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What’s one way I can support someone on my team today.



Tip 13:


Keep showing up, even on the hard days.


Action: Create a checklist of 3 non-negotiables you’ll hit every day, no matter what.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I stay consistent when I’m not at my best



Tip 14:


Focus on the small habits that build big results.


Action: Track one training habit this week and see how it affects your performance.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What is one habit I can commit to this week.



Tip 15:


Treat setbacks as part of your process, not the end of it.


Action: Write down what you learned from your most recent struggle.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I bounce back faster after a tough day.



Tip 16:


Protect your energy by managing stress and downtime.


Action: Notice when you feel drained and adjust how you recover and rest.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I protect my energy throughout the day.



Tip 17:


Be fully present in every drill, rep, or meeting.


Action: Commit to turning off distractions and focusing for the next 30 minutes.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I stay locked in throughout practice.



Tip 18:


Own your preparation. It’s your job to be ready.


Action: Each night, review whether you followed through on your goals.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I hold myself more accountable this week.



Tip 19:


Pressure is a signal that you’re in the right place.


Action: Remind yourself pressure means opportunity and anchor into your breath.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I use pressure as a trigger for focus.



Tip 20:


Confidence grows when you keep promises to yourself.


Action: Follow through on one commitment today, no matter how small.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What’s one thing I can do today to build trust in myself.



Tip 21:


Review your weekly goals every Sunday.


Action: Set intentions that align with your long-term growth.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What weekly habits will help me get better.



Tip 22:


Stay calm when plans change.


Action: Pause, breathe, and redirect your energy toward the new objective.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I adapt quickly without losing focus.



Tip 23:


Celebrate small wins.


Action: Acknowledge progress every day, no matter how minor.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What small success can I recognize today.



Tip 24:


Let go of mistakes quickly.


Action: Learn, adjust, and move on without dwelling.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I stop replaying errors in my mind



Tip 25:


Keep your focus on effort, not just results.


Action: Track how hard you worked rather than only outcomes.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I measure my success by effort today.




Tip 26:


Use feedback as fuel for improvement.


Action: Take one piece of recent feedback and apply it today.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I use feedback without taking it personally.



Tip 27:


Turn nervous energy into focused energy.


Action: Take three deep breaths and focus on your job, not the outcome.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I stay grounded when I feel anxious.



Tip 28:


Be early to everything.


Action: Show up ahead of time to mentally and physically prepare.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How does being early give me an edge.



Tip 29:


Keep your mindset steady when things go wrong.


Action: Repeat a calming phrase and shift your focus forward.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What is a calming phrase I can use under pressure.



Tip 30:


Take ownership of your energy.


Action: Check in with how you feel and adjust your pace if needed.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I stay energized throughout my day.



Tip 31:


Practice like it’s the real thing.


Action: Treat each rep like it matters.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I improve my training intensity.



Tip 32:


Let go of the last play.


Action: Snap back to the present using a reset routine.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What can I do to mentally reset after a mistake.



Tip 33:


Support your teammates vocally.


Action: Offer encouragement when someone else is struggling.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I build a stronger team mindset.



Tip 34:


Fuel your body with intention.


Action: Choose one meal today that supports your performance.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What should I eat to support peak training.



Tip 35:


Build your game around consistency, not highs and lows.


Action: Show up the same way on good and bad days.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I be more emotionally consistent.



Tip 36:


Slow your thoughts when the pressure speeds up.


Action: Pause and breathe before reacting.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What helps me slow down in high-stress moments



Tip 37:


Compete with yourself, not others.


Action: Set your own daily standard and try to beat it.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I stay focused on my personal growth.



Tip 38:


Notice what energizes and drains you.


Action: Track patterns for a week and make one small change.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I better manage my energy patterns.



Tip 39:


Take pride in the little things.


Action: Focus on details like posture, attitude, and effort.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: Why do small details matter in my mindset.



Tip 40:


Let go of needing to be perfect.


Action: Give yourself permission to grow through mistakes.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I build confidence while learning.



Tip 41:


Set your tone at the start of each day.


Action: Choose one mindset word and write it where you can see it.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What mindset word fits me today.



Tip 42:


Keep your phone away before training or games.


Action: Give yourself 30 distraction-free minutes before you begin.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How does removing distractions affect my mindset.



Tip 43:


Talk to yourself the way you’d talk to a teammate.


Action: Choose supportive, clear language when things get tough.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What’s a helpful way to shift negative self-talk.



Tip 44:


Find one thing to smile about during your practice.


Action: Choose joy and gratitude as part of your preparation.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How does gratitude improve performance.



Tip 45:


Have a bounce-back plan for tough moments.


Action: Identify one thought and one action that help you reset.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What’s my personal bounce-back routine.



Tip 46:


Win your warm-up.


Action: Treat your warm-up with focus and intent.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How does my warm-up shape my performance.



Tip 47:


Ask more questions to improve your learning.


Action: Seek clarity when something feels off.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I become a better learner in my sport.



Tip 48:


Control your breath to control your mind.


Action: Practice breathing patterns during breaks or rest.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What breathing technique fits me best.



Tip 49:


Practice your body language.


Action: Use upright posture and eye contact to stay confident.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What body language helps me feel strong.



Tip 50:


Start and finish strong.


Action: Pay attention to how you begin and end each session.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I finish practices and games with focus.



Tip 51:


Make recovery part of your training, not an afterthought.


Action: Plan your next full rest day with intentional activities.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I recover better to avoid burnout.



Tip 52:


Practice gratitude after each workout.


Action: Write down one thing you’re thankful for in your performance.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How does gratitude help my mindset grow.



Tip 53:


Reflect on your effort, not just outcomes.


Action: Rate your effort today on a scale of 1 to 10 and write why.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What can I learn from how I showed up today.



Tip 54:


Eliminate mental clutter.


Action: Do a quick brain dump before training to stay clear-headed.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I mentally reset before workouts.



Tip 55:


Respond, don’t react.


Action: Pause before speaking or acting under pressure.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I stay calm when things go wrong.



Tip 56:


Hydrate with intention.


Action: Track your water intake today and adjust based on your training load.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What’s a good hydration plan for my sport.



Tip 57:


Set a 3-minute intention before every practice.


Action: Sit quietly and set a word or phrase to guide your focus.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What’s a daily mindset I should carry into training.



Tip 58:


Develop a sleep routine for recovery.


Action: Create a pre-bed routine that helps you wind down.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I improve my sleep for better recovery.



Tip 59:


Give yourself grace when you fall short.


Action: Acknowledge your effort and reset with compassion.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I move forward after setbacks without being hard on myself.



Tip 60:


Make eye contact and listen to your coaches.


Action: Show focus and respect with your body language.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How does communication build my mental game.



Tip 61:


Write a mantra that keeps you grounded.


Action: Repeat it silently when things feel chaotic.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What mantra fits my mindset right now.



Tip 62:


Take pride in your preparation.


Action: Set up your gear, nutrition, and mindset the night before.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can better preparation give me more confidence.



Tip 63:


Log your mindset wins in a journal.


Action: Each week, write one moment where you overcame adversity.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What mindset wins have I had recently.



Tip 64:


Notice your self-talk during fatigue.


Action: Replace “I can’t” with “I’m still going.”


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I stay mentally strong when tired.



Tip 65:


Approach each rep with focus, not autopilot.


Action: Choose one thing to improve on every drill.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What small detail can I get better at today.



Tip 66:


Ask for help when needed.


Action: Talk to a coach or teammate if something is unclear.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I know when to speak up for support.



Tip 67:


Eliminate comparisons.


Action: Focus only on your progress and plan.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I stop comparing myself to others.



Tip 68:


Smile more while you train.


Action: Shift your attitude to appreciation during tough moments.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How does a positive attitude affect my performance.



Tip 69:


Set micro goals within each session.


Action: Pick one skill or habit to emphasize each time you train.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What’s a small goal I can achieve today.



Tip 70:


Recognize when you’re forcing it.


Action: Know when to pause and reset rather than push through.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I know when to slow down for my mental health.



Tip 71:


Avoid labeling a day as “bad.”


Action: Reframe it as a learning experience and extract one lesson.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What did I learn today even if things didn’t go well.



Tip 72:


Break down big goals into simple steps.


Action: List three daily habits tied to your long-term vision.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What small habits support my bigger goals.



Tip 73:


Train like someone is watching your effort.


Action: Push yourself in moments where no one is watching.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I develop internal accountability.



Tip 74:


Scan your body for tension before performing.


Action: Relax your shoulders and jaw to stay composed.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What tension do I usually hold and how can I release it.



Tip 75:


End each day with reflection.


Action: Journal one thing you learned and one thing to try tomorrow.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I finish today stronger than I started.



Tip 76:


Stay coachable.


Action: Ask for one piece of feedback every week.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I stay open and ready to grow.



Tip 77:


Adjust your focus after errors.


Action: Say a reset phrase and focus on the next action.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What can I say to bounce back after a mistake.



Tip 78:


Create a performance playlist.


Action: Use music to build energy or calmness before games.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I use music to get in the zone.



Tip 79:


Visualize adversity before it happens.


Action: Mentally rehearse how you’ll respond to pressure.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can visualization prepare me for the unexpected.



Tip 80:


Recognize when you’re holding back.


Action: Push past fear with one bold action.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I play with more freedom and less fear.



Tip 81:


Fuel your mind like your body.


Action: Read, listen, or watch something uplifting each day.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What can I read or listen to that sharpens my mindset.



Tip 82:


Ask yourself better questions.


Action: Replace “why me” with “what now.”


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What’s a powerful question I should be asking today.



Tip 83:


Let go of trying to impress others.


Action: Train with purpose, not for approval.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I shift my focus inward and stay grounded.



Tip 84:


Be where your feet are.


Action: Focus fully on the task in front of you.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I stay present and avoid overthinking.



Tip 85:


Use your senses to reset.


Action: Notice sounds, smells, or textures to return to the moment.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What sensory habit helps bring me back to focus.



Tip 86:


Make pressure your training partner.


Action: Put yourself in challenging situations on purpose.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I build my comfort zone under pressure.



Tip 87:


Reflect on your identity beyond the sport.


Action: List five qualities that make you who you are.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: Who am I outside of athletics.



Tip 88:


Set boundaries around negativity.


Action: Limit time with people or content that drains your mindset.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I protect my energy from negative influence.



Tip 89:


Track your mindset weekly.


Action: Score how you felt mentally each day to find trends.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What’s the trend in my mindset this month.



Tip 90:


Make your locker or room a positive space.


Action: Add a quote, photo, or object that inspires you.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What physical reminders help me stay focused.



Tip 91:


Visualize your cool-down after a win or loss.


Action: Practice being emotionally balanced no matter the outcome.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I stay steady after emotional games.



Tip 92:


Check your inner tone.


Action: Speak kindly and firmly to yourself under pressure.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What tone helps me respond best in tough moments.



Tip 93:


Recognize when your thoughts spiral.


Action: Pause and reframe one negative thought today.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I shift my mindset mid-game.



Tip 94:


Make eye contact with yourself in the mirror.


Action: Say something empowering before you leave for training.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What is one phrase I can say to start strong.



Tip 95:


Keep a mindset playlist or journal.


Action: Track what you learn, apply, and repeat.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What should go in my mindset journal.



Tip 96:


Start with clarity, end with gratitude.


Action: Begin focused and finish thankful in every practice.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How can I pair gratitude with preparation.



Tip 97:


Be the most coachable player in the room.


Action: Listen with your eyes, body, and actions.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What makes someone coachable.



Tip 98:


Trust your preparation when nerves show up.


Action: Remind yourself of the work you’ve done.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: How do I trust my preparation in big moments.



Tip 99:


Act like a pro, no matter your level.


Action: Approach everything with discipline and focus.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What does being a pro mean to me.



Tip 100:


Keep showing up.


Action: No matter the weather, mood, or outcome - show up and do the work.


Ask Healthy Mindset Coach AI: What keeps me committed even on tough days.



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