Professional athletes often battle with fear, and even the best riders do not overcome their fears overnight. Freerider Kaia Jensen utilizes a mental framework to help her navigate fear and discomfort while riding. She teaches others this methodology through workshops and events, particularly during competitive times like Crankworx. Her approach focuses on meta-cognition, where individuals reflect on their fears. Jensen has developed a four-step process: identifying fears, reframing thoughts positively, looking back at past experiences, and making specific plans to confront challenges.
Freerider Kaia Jensen has spent time finding a mental framework that allows her to move through fear and discomfort on the bike.
Jensen's mental framework is based around something called meta-cognition, or the process of thinking about the thoughts you're having.
Her steps for overcoming fear include identifying exactly what you're scared of and making a plan.
During her clinics, Jensen encourages participants to think about a feature they were scared to ride, reframing their thinking in a positive way.
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