Mindset for runners
Mindset for runners
Rob Mason
Overcommitted? Why Runners Take On Too Much (and How to Fix It)
34 minutes Posted Aug 28, 2025 at 7:00 pm.
Welcome to Mindset for Runners
Rob's Running Journey
Overcommitting in Life
Understanding Overcommitment
The Psychological Side of Yes
Strategies for Saying No
Managing Commitments Effectively
Finding Fulfillment Over Achievement
Community and Course Information
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Rob delves into the challenges of overcommitment and how it impacts athletes and their training. He shares personal insights and community experiences to explore why we often say 'yes' to too many tasks and commitments.
Listeners will learn about the psychological underpinnings of overcommitment, including fear of missing out and the pressure to be reliable. Rob offers practical strategies to help identify when you're overcommitted and provides tools to manage your commitments effectively, ensuring alignment with personal values and goals. Discover how to implement circuit breakers, the 'Yes-Damn Effect,' and other techniques to maintain balance between training and life's other demands.
Join Rob as he encourages listeners to reassess their commitments, make informed decisions, and create more time for intentional training and personal fulfilment. Whether you're juggling family, work, and training, or just seeking a more balanced approach to your passions, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice to achieve your true potential.
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https://www.robmasonruns.com.au/course