Dec. 7, 2023

32. Introduction: The Gettin' Gritty Journal from Dr. Julie Wiernik

32. Introduction: The Gettin' Gritty Journal from Dr. Julie Wiernik

- **The Get Gritty Journal**:    - Designed by Dr. J as an aid for athletes' mental preparation.   - Emphasizes consistent routines leading to consistent results.   - Encourages reflection on performance, focusing not only on...

- **The Get Gritty Journal**: 
  - Designed by Dr. J as an aid for athletes' mental preparation.
  - Emphasizes consistent routines leading to consistent results.
  - Encourages reflection on performance, focusing not only on competition days but also training sessions.

- **Journal Features**:
  - One-page entries that guide users through setting goals and reflecting on their athletic performance.
  - Includes sections for date of competition, opponents’ details, mental goals, technical focus points, and tactical strategies.
  
- **Benefits & Usage**:
  - Helps athletes prepare mentally before practice or games by outlining specific steps in the journaling process.
  - Can be used across various sports including individual and team activities like tennis or volleyball.

- **Parent-Athlete Relationship Tool**:
   - Acts as a buffer between parents and young athletes by allowing kids autonomy over their own progress tracking.

- **Accessibility & Affordability**: 
   - Available online at $38 or slightly cheaper if purchased directly from Dr. J's office due to no shipping costs involved.

**Additional Insights:**
- The importance of starting early with mental health practices in sports is emphasized; it's easier to adapt these habits when younger rather than changing older established patterns.
  
- The journal serves not just as a record keeper but also educates users on how best to approach each part of their sport mentally and technically.

**Support Material:**
Dr. J will release instructional videos explaining how best to utilize the journal effectively alongside social media content providing additional insights into optimal use cases.

**Conclusion:** 
The host praises the effort put into creating this practical tool which can serve many during holiday gifting season – especially noting its potential impact when adopted widely within sporting organizations in the upcoming year (2024).

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