83. Empowering Women Gundog Trainers with Tara Best's Magnificent Mindset

In this episode, we sit down with Mindset Coach and Author Tara Best to talk about her new book, 'Magnificent Mindset: How To Start Your Day The Best Way'. Tara shares her insights on the power of mindset and how it can impact not only our personal lives but also our performance in dog training and other pursuits. Tara explains that mindset is not just a positive attitude but a deliberate and conscious choice to focus on what we can control and how we respond to challenges. She offers practical tips and exercises for developing a more resilient and optimistic mindset, such as setting daily intentions, practising gratitude, and reframing negative thoughts.

We also discuss the unique challenges that people who are learning how to self-train their own pet gundog may face, such as balancing work, family, and training commitments, dealing with self-doubt and comparison, and managing setbacks and failures. Tara shares her advice on how to overcome these obstacles and cultivate a mindset that supports growth, learning, and enjoyment of the training process. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, self-compassion, and seeking support from a community of like-minded women who share your passion for dog training. Overall, this episode offers a wealth of insights and inspiration for women gundog trainers both personal and professional who want to develop a magnificent mindset and unleash their full potential in training and in life.

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