Positive attitute

Bernard · 31-10-06, 09:24 AM

It is often said that skiing is a lot about confidence. Has anyone done or witnessed anything interesting on the emotional side of skiing?

Bernard

Michael · 31-10-06, 01:46 PM

Yes, I very much agree with this. My mum lacks a lot of confidence when it comes to skiing, sometimes I think this effects how she enjoys the holiday.

Bernard · 31-10-06, 04:15 PM

My experience shows that people like your mun are not alone and when on the mountain they need a confidence coach more than a ski instructor. Confidence like anything else is something that we can aquire by learning how to move not just own body but our thoughts and feelings.

Kind regards

Bernard

onlyjane · 07-01-07, 06:17 PM

Hi Bernard

I went skiing for first time this Xmas to Sauze D'oulx.

I suffer vertigo, have back problem and hate the cold.
It gets worse, I have a fear of not being in control, of going fast all relating to "if" I fall and break something.

In the 7 days there, I could actually look down at the ground going "up" on a chairlift without feeling dizzy, sick etc. Mainly because I was so hooked by skiing I would watch people skiing from the chairlift. Result.

Everyday at the top of a new run I felt scared and fear. I made myself do it and the feeling afterward was incredible. Then I would repeat that run at least 4 times before moving to another.

I overcame many many things on that holiday and discovered that I love to ski and can't wait til the next time.

onlyjane

Adam · 10-01-07, 05:50 PM

I've found that if you let your nerves get at you...your screwed!

If your afraid of heights, try and pick out your next turn without paying attention to the rest of the mountain or the other skiers. Have an attitude like 'Ofcourse I can do this! I've done it before!'

Just my 2cents...

Bernard · 11-01-07, 12:38 PM

Good for you onlyjane. It nice to see people using skiing to surpass themselves and grow

zlathim · 12-01-07, 04:18 PM

I agree with the confidence factor as stated above. When a person is confident that they can turn and stop in a variety of situations, they will be much less apprehensive about taking on new challenges and attempting unfamiliar terrain.

31-10-06, 09:24 AM	#1
Bernard I haven't picked a title Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	Positive attitute It is often said that skiing is a lot about confidence. Has anyone done or witnessed anything interesting on the emotional side of skiing? Bernard __________________ __________________ Ski with confidence and control by doing the right nothing instead of the wrong something on www.skiasyouthink.com o:)

31-10-06, 01:46 PM	#2
Michael I haven't picked a title Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 391	Yes, I very much agree with this. My mum lacks a lot of confidence when it comes to skiing, sometimes I think this effects how she enjoys the holiday. __________________

31-10-06, 04:15 PM	#3
Bernard I haven't picked a title Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	Confidence My experience shows that people like your mun are not alone and when on the mountain they need a confidence coach more than a ski instructor. Confidence like anything else is something that we can aquire by learning how to move not just own body but our thoughts and feelings. Kind regards Bernard __________________ Ski with confidence and control by doing the right nothing instead of the wrong something on www.skiasyouthink.com o:)

07-01-07, 06:17 PM	#4
onlyjane I haven't picked a title Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	Confidence Hi Bernard I went skiing for first time this Xmas to Sauze D'oulx. I suffer vertigo, have back problem and hate the cold. It gets worse, I have a fear of not being in control, of going fast all relating to "if" I fall and break something. In the 7 days there, I could actually look down at the ground going "up" on a chairlift without feeling dizzy, sick etc. Mainly because I was so hooked by skiing I would watch people skiing from the chairlift. Result. Everyday at the top of a new run I felt scared and fear. I made myself do it and the feeling afterward was incredible. Then I would repeat that run at least 4 times before moving to another. I overcame many many things on that holiday and discovered that I love to ski and can't wait til the next time. onlyjane

10-01-07, 05:50 PM	#5
Adam I haven't picked a title Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 81	I've found that if you let your nerves get at you...your screwed! If your afraid of heights, try and pick out your next turn without paying attention to the rest of the mountain or the other skiers. Have an attitude like 'Ofcourse I can do this! I've done it before!' Just my 2cents... __________________ Thanks, Adam

11-01-07, 12:38 PM	#6
Bernard I haven't picked a title Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	Good for you onlyjane. It nice to see people using skiing to surpass themselves and grow __________________ Ski with confidence and control by doing the right nothing instead of the wrong something on www.skiasyouthink.com o:)

12-01-07, 04:18 PM	#7
zlathim crashing hurts Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 153	I agree with the confidence factor as stated above. When a person is confident that they can turn and stop in a variety of situations, they will be much less apprehensive about taking on new challenges and attempting unfamiliar terrain. __________________