Nicky shares practical advice for building self-esteem and resilience both at home and with your horse. Here are the key insights from three listener questions.
Building Self-Esteem Away from the Yard
Question from Ben: "What can I do at home, away from the yard and stables and away from my horse, to build my self-esteem and resilience?"
The Power of Journaling
Nicky’s top recommendation is journaling with pen and paper, not on your phone or computer. "It's the one thing that's scientifically proven to move the needle on anxiety, build confidence, and build your self-esteem," she explains.
Why pen and paper? Anna Louise shared her own cautionary tale of losing years of digital journaling when her phone updated, highlighting the importance of having a physical record you can keep and revisit.
Two Types of Journaling
Free-form journaling: A brain dump of anything in your head onto a blank piece of paper.
Structured journaling: Using guided prompts that focus on:
What you're grateful for today
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