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5 Tips For Using Imagery In Gymnastics
Here are 5 tips to help you use imagery to improve your gymnastics.
5 Tips For Using Imagery In Gymnastics
Here are 5 tips to help you use imagery to improve your gymnastics.

Why Self-Love Is Important In Gymnastics
Find out why self-love is a crucial mindset tool for all gymnasts to have.
Why Self-Love Is Important In Gymnastics
Find out why self-love is a crucial mindset tool for all gymnasts to have.

6 Tips For Staying Positive During Gym Shutdowns
If you're gym is open one day and closed the next, it's tough to stay positive. Here are some tips for keeping your spirits up.
6 Tips For Staying Positive During Gym Shutdowns
If you're gym is open one day and closed the next, it's tough to stay positive. Here are some tips for keeping your spirits up.

Why Fear Is Your Best Friend In Gymnastics
Have you ever gotten afraid in gymnastics? If so, you're not alone. Find out why fear is actually your best friend in gymnastics.
Why Fear Is Your Best Friend In Gymnastics
Have you ever gotten afraid in gymnastics? If so, you're not alone. Find out why fear is actually your best friend in gymnastics.

Why Every Gymnast Needs a 'Book of Proof' in Gy...
What is a book of proof in gymnastics and why do you need one? Find out!
Why Every Gymnast Needs a 'Book of Proof' in Gy...
What is a book of proof in gymnastics and why do you need one? Find out!

Gymnastics Vision Board
Have you created your Gymnastics Vision Board yet? If not, here's how you do it and why you definitely should!
Gymnastics Vision Board
Have you created your Gymnastics Vision Board yet? If not, here's how you do it and why you definitely should!

3 Ways To Calm Nerves in Gymnastics
Do you get in your head for gymnastics meets? Learn 3 things you can do to calm your nerves.
3 Ways To Calm Nerves in Gymnastics
Do you get in your head for gymnastics meets? Learn 3 things you can do to calm your nerves.

31 Days of Confidence Challenge for Gymnasts
Join Stick It Girl's FREE 31 Days of Confidence for Gymnasts Challenge. Click here to learn more about it.
31 Days of Confidence Challenge for Gymnasts
Join Stick It Girl's FREE 31 Days of Confidence for Gymnasts Challenge. Click here to learn more about it.

How To Perform Better At Your Next Gymnastics Meet
Many gymnasts think the harder they work, the better they will perform. But that's not the case. Click to see what she CAN do to help her perform better.
How To Perform Better At Your Next Gymnastics Meet
Many gymnasts think the harder they work, the better they will perform. But that's not the case. Click to see what she CAN do to help her perform better.

3 Steps for Using Self-Talk To Improve Your Gym...
Self-talk is a powerful tool that can make or break your gymnastics performance. Learn 3 ways you can use self-talk to help you in gymnastics. FREE DOWNLOAD.
3 Steps for Using Self-Talk To Improve Your Gym...
Self-talk is a powerful tool that can make or break your gymnastics performance. Learn 3 ways you can use self-talk to help you in gymnastics. FREE DOWNLOAD.

The Number One Way To Calm Your Nerves Before A...
Nerves aren't bad. It's how a gymnast responds to them that can be detrimental.
The Number One Way To Calm Your Nerves Before A...
Nerves aren't bad. It's how a gymnast responds to them that can be detrimental.

How The Word "Maybe" Can Help Your Gymnast's Co...
"Maybe" isn't such an iffy word. In some cases it can actually help build up a gymnast's confidence.
How The Word "Maybe" Can Help Your Gymnast's Co...
"Maybe" isn't such an iffy word. In some cases it can actually help build up a gymnast's confidence.

The Benefits of Gratitude in Gymnastics
Did you know that gratitude can actually help your gymnastics? Find out how.
The Benefits of Gratitude in Gymnastics
Did you know that gratitude can actually help your gymnastics? Find out how.

The Dreaded "K" Word - How to Help Your Gymnast...
What do you do when your gymnast just can't get her kip? Here are some tips for helping both of you get through this.
The Dreaded "K" Word - How to Help Your Gymnast...
What do you do when your gymnast just can't get her kip? Here are some tips for helping both of you get through this.



10 Confidence-Boosting Statements For Gymnasts ...
Grab these 10 Confidence Boosting Statement Cards that will help your gymnast get a quick burst of confidence when she needs it most.
10 Confidence-Boosting Statements For Gymnasts ...
Grab these 10 Confidence Boosting Statement Cards that will help your gymnast get a quick burst of confidence when she needs it most.

5 Ways To Help Your Gymnast Develop Confidence
Confidence is one of the most important mental tools a gymnast can have. Learn 5 ways to help your gymnast build up her confidence so she can become a better...
5 Ways To Help Your Gymnast Develop Confidence
Confidence is one of the most important mental tools a gymnast can have. Learn 5 ways to help your gymnast build up her confidence so she can become a better...

How to Help Your Gymnast Get Her Confidence Bac...
Is your gymnast struggling with confidence after getting back in the gym? Read on to find out 5 ways to help your gymnast through this tough transition back.
How to Help Your Gymnast Get Her Confidence Bac...
Is your gymnast struggling with confidence after getting back in the gym? Read on to find out 5 ways to help your gymnast through this tough transition back.

Why A Growth Mindset Is Important In Gymnastics
What does growth mindset mean? How can you help your gymnast become better at gymnastics? Grab a freebie download plus some growth mindset quotes.
Why A Growth Mindset Is Important In Gymnastics
What does growth mindset mean? How can you help your gymnast become better at gymnastics? Grab a freebie download plus some growth mindset quotes.