Mental training — I used to think it was for athletes who get really nervous at competitions. I’ve always been quite calm when competing, and the bigger the event, the better I usually perform. I’ve said this throughout my sports career, and I recently learned that this is actually a tool in mental training.
“I perform my best under pressure” (or Swedish version ”jag är bäst under press”) became my mantra throughout the World Championship in Spain.
Through the Swedish Equestrian Federation, our Working Equitation national team has had free access to sessions with Maria Sundin. I first met her about three years ago, and we’ve had regular meetings ever since.
Maria has helped me so much with the way I think, prepare, plan and handle my emotions during competitions. She has given me tools that I can adapt and shape in a way that works perfectly for me, and I have no doubt that her coaching has been a big part of my silver medal.
Of course, I do get nervous when it’s a World Championship, but the better prepared you feel, both mentally and physically, the less reason you have to be nervous.
I’m so happy I dropped my prejudices about mental training and gave it a go!
If you want to get in touch with Maria Sundin, you can find her contact information on her profile here:
Sporre Academy 
Thank you Maria for being a part of my journey
