High Performance Values for Equestrians

generated when we dont live to our own values or we feel someone else isnt honouring our values. For example if you feel extremely uncomfortable or guilty when you arent truthful with someone or it deeply bothers you when someone isnt truthful with you then its likely that honesty is on your list. 
2. Write down a list of 10 to 20 values that come to mind. If youre feeling stuck Google search values for some inspiration. 
3. Read over your list and consider if anything is missing. The list should feel like a good representation of who you are and what is deeply important to you. When youre ready rewrite your values in a separate list this time in order of importance based on where you are at in your life right now. 
The top five values from Rachels final list were achievement friendship discipline fairness and honesty. Looking at her list Rachel shared that she felt she wasnt achieving her goals and finding success in the sport anymore. She recognised how important achievement was to her and that this was at the heart of her current frustration. When I asked her to explain exactly what achievement meant to her she replied with the following being better than the competition winning proving others wrong making it look easy and being the best out there.
Choosing High Performance Values
We can be driven to succeed when we value being better than those around us winning proving others wrong making it look easy andor being the best but interestingly these types of values dont support highperformance in the way we might think. They can also contribute to higher stress and ultimately feeling disconnected from the joy of riding. 
We can choose to align ourselves with values that support highperformance and finding joy. When we choose a value for ourselves we are making a declaration that this is whats most important and this is what drives me. This can involve changing the way we think about something. In Rachels case her challenge was to reimagine what achievement meant to her.
Here are some examples of highperformance values and why they matter.
1. Choose to value learning instead of winning. 
This means deciding that the most important thing is learning and improving your skill and knowledge every time you get in the saddle rather than achieving a specific outcome. Valuing learning over winning helps us focus in on