Optimize Your Recovery & Use These Psychological Secrets of High Performers - Gabby Reece

If you want to improve your performance in any area, it’s critical to not discount the power of recovery. Taking advantage of the benefits of rest and recovery can help your body get stronger, fitter, and ready for the next task at hand. Today, you’re going to learn about recovery secrets from an expert. Gabby Reece is a volleyball legend, Co-founder of Laird Superfood and New York Times bestselling author. Today, Gabby is back on The Model Health Show for a conversation on the importance of prioritizing your recovery. We’re going to discuss a multitude of recovery tools and strategies and how to incorporate them. Gabby is also sharing the psychological secrets of high performing athletes, and how you can tap into your own greatness. What I loved about this conversation is that the insights Gabby shared are applicable at every level – she shared recovery tools for every budget, as well as ways to perform at your highest level whether you’re an athlete or not. There’s truly something that everyone can benefit from in this episode. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: The importance of participating in your recovery. (9:55) What to consider about emotional recovery. (11:49) How the grind mentality can be destructive to our well-being. (14:26) Why understanding the value of recovery can help you get better and stronger. (15:00) Ideas for accessing recovery tools at a lower cost. (18:30) The health benefits of using a sauna. (18:42) What the #1 thing you can do for your health is. (22:41) How to improve your sleep quality. (24:51) What to do if you experience anxiety around sleep and bedtime. (28:44) The difference between perception and perspective. (32:48) Why we have to seek out opportunities to downregulate. (45:26) How to channel the psychology of competitors. (50:46) Why being adaptable is a superpower. (56:49) The connection between strength and vulnerability. (1:11:37) Items mentioned in this episode include: DrinkLMNT.com/model - Get a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any order! Foursigmatic.com/model - Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs! XPTlife.com - Learn more about Extreme Performance Training! Connect with Gabby Reece Website / Podcast / Instagram / Laird Superfood Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by LMNT and Four Sigmatic. Visit foursigmatic.com/model to get an exclusive discount on mushroom and adaptogen-packed blends to improve your life. Head to DrinkLMNT.com/model to claim a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any purchase.