Sport psychology
Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence To Bring Out the Best in You and Your Students by Laura King, CHt, NLP & Life Coach Your role as a riding instructor places you
The Fear Zone
The Growth Zone
in a unique leadership position to demon-
Those working within this zone hoard all
Thinking of and helping others are key com-
strate emotional intelligence and mainte-
the food, toilet paper, Clorox wipes and
ponents of the Growth Zone. Considering
nance of a balanced life. You and your stu-
Lysol they can without thinking of others.
and thanking them helps spread happiness
dents may face difficulty in accepting a lack
They complain frequently and anger easily.
and hope. Practicing patience and creativ-
of control over your lives right now. You
They spread emotions related to their anger
ity sparks empathy for others while living in
have the power to become a role model.
and fear and pass on information without
the present and focusing on the future.
You can be the vehicle for positive change
thoughtfully considering the source.
in today’s uncertain world by helping your
The Action Zone
students, boarders and employees over-
The Learning Zone
come challenges. Now is the time to take
Those within the Learning Zone have begun
and bodies empowers them. Helping others
a moment to ask yourself what you want
to identify their emotions and are letting go of
through teaching, or donations of time or
your legacy to be. Who do you want to be?
anger and fear over the lack of control in their
money, helps create a positive force in the
How do you want to handle the curve balls
lives. They recognize their compulsive con-
world. Reminding those near you of the ten-
in life? Do you want to live within the fear
sumption of food, alcohol and news and begin
ants of the Natural Laws of the Mind helps
zone, the learning zone, the growth zone or
to curb harmful behaviors. They thoughtfully
bring about change in you and them by cre-
the action zone?
evaluate information before passing it on.
ating emotional intelligence.
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Winter 2020/21 | Riding Instructor
Teaching students to stretch their minds
