Acceptance with Brian Miles, CMPC, MLB Mental Performance Coach

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TOPIC
Acceptance

Question: “Right now if I knocked you down and pinned you to the ground, how would you respond? You would probably panic. And then you’d push with all your strength to get me off you. It wouldn’t work; just using my body weight, I would be able to keep your shoulders against the ground with little effort and you’d grow exhausted fighting it….That's the opposite of process” – The Obstacle Is The Way

Process: There is an easier way- 

• Don’t panic

• Conserve Energy

• Get your arms up to brace and create distance

• Work onto your side

• Break down hold on you by:

  • Grab an arm

  • Trap a leg

  • Buck with your hips

  • Slide in a Knee 

  • Push Away

– The Obstacle Is The Way

“It will take time, but you’ll get yourself out. Being trapped is just a position, not a fate. You get out of it addressing and eliminating each part of that position through small, deliberate actions- not by trying (and failing to push it away with superhuman strength)” – The Obstacle Is The Way

MENTAL PERFORMANCE TOOL
Tool

ACCEPT- Accept the situation you are in. Instead of letting fear guide your next action explore your obstacle and accept it for what it is.

COMMIT- Commit to a plan fully and leverage your strengths in fully committing to your plan.

MIND IN THE MOMENT- Be fully present in your plan. There may be uncomfortable moments within facing the obstacle in front of you… Accept those.

TODAY- Consider your desired outcome. What are your obstacles? Are you working through them with small deliberate actions?

CONTRIBUTOR
Brian Miles, CMPC, MLB Mental Performance Coach

Brian Miles is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and Major League Mental Performance Coach based in Cleveland, Ohio. He boasts a rich academic background graduating with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Montclair State University, where he excelled both academically and athletically as a member of their men’s soccer team. Continuing his educational journey, Brian pursued a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Athletic Counseling, accompanied by a certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Clinical Mental Health from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Brian's professional career extends to his impactful work as a Master Resilience Trainer and Performance Expert, primarily with military personnel. Through teaching performance psychology skills and techniques, he empowers individuals to cultivate the mental and emotional resilience essential for excelling in challenging environments. Utilizing applied sport psychology principles, Brian has guided soldiers to enhance their performance as tactical athletes and fostered cohesive, high-performing unit teams, both in preparation for and during combat operations.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-miles-cmpc-72b45131/

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