#63: Emotional Constipation is Sabotaging You On (and Off) the Course

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I explore the relationship between emotions, energy, and performance, both on and off the golf course. I'll introduce you to the concept of "emotional constipation" and explain how unresolved emotions can create internal resistance that holds you back. In this episode, you'll learn: Why emotions are simply energy in motion and how they impact your body. How emotional stagnation can drain your energy and limit performance. The connection between emotional awareness and unlocking peak performance. The importance of recognizing emotions in real-time and their physical manifestations. How energy frequencies affect your mindset, decisions, and golf game. Simple strategies to process, release, and shift your emotions for better results. How mastering your emotions leads to greater self-awareness, control, and consistency on the course. If you've ever felt stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed by frustration during a round, this episode will shift your perspective. Tune in to discover how managing your emotional energy can be the key to unlocking your potential in golf and beyond. Get your pencils ready and start listening. 1-1 High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching: If you're serious about getting out of your own way and playing to your potential, click here to schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call to learn how I can help you make playing to your potential a habit. Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call Subscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys Newsletter Download my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording. High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 15 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course. Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist Twitter: @parsoverbogeys Key Takeaways: Emotions Are Energy in Motion: Every emotion you feel is a form of energy that moves through your body. Learning to work with this energy rather than suppress it leads to better performance and overall well-being. Unprocessed Emotions Drain Energy: When emotions aren't acknowledged or expressed, they create internal energy blocks that weigh you down and can even manifest as physical pain. Your Emotional State Affects Your Golf Game: Suppressed frustration, anger, or anxiety doesn't just disappear—it shows up in your swing, decision-making, and overall performance on the course. Energy is Neither Good nor Bad—It's How You React That Matters: Emotions themselves are neutral. Your response to them determines whether they fuel your success or hold you back. Awareness is the First Step Toward Mastery: Developing an emotional vocabulary, recognizing how emotions feel in your body, and understanding your triggers help you gain control over your energy. Slowing Down is the Shortcut to Emotional Mastery: Practicing silence, reflection, and intentional awareness allows you to regulate emotions, making you more resilient and present under pressure. Mastering Emotional Energy Leads to Peak Performance: When you control your energy, you control your mind. And when you control your mind, you control your ability to execute in golf, business, and life. Key Quotes: "Emotions are simply energy in motion. The way you manage that energy determines your success." "If you feel stuck in your game, in your progress, or in life, chances are you're emotionally constipated." "Your thoughts begin it, your emotions amplify it, and your actions create momentum. Your results are simply an expression of that emotional energy." "Unprocessed emotions don't just disappear. They show up in your body as tension, pain, or even chronic injury." "When emotions remain unmanaged or repressed, they create energy blocks that drain you physically and mentally." "Golf isn't just a technical game—it's an emotional and energetic one. You need to master your emotions to master your game." "Slowing down, reflecting, and listening to your emotions gives you the power to transform them into fuel for growth." Time Stamps: 00:00: Introduction to Emotional Constipation 03:03: Understanding Emotions and Energy 06:06: The Role of Energy in Transformation 08:57: Identifying and Managing Emotions 12:02: The Science of Energy and Emotions 14:57: Vibrational Frequencies and Emotional States 18:09: The Connection Between Mind and Body 21:02: Awareness and Emotional Mastery 23:46: The Impact of Repressed Emotions 26:45: Practical Steps for Emotional Awareness 30:08: The Impermanence of Emotions 32:52: Mastering Your Energy for Life 35:56: Conclusion and Reflection