#165 From Sick Days to Success: Rebuilding Momentum in Your Mindset & Riding

After being down sick for a week—coughing, couch-bound, and completely out of rhythm—I realized it’s not just your body that needs a comeback plan. Your brain does too.

And I’m not talking about “motivation” or “trying harder.” I’m talking about that subtle shift that happens when your energy feels off, your confidence feels thin, and you’re just not all the way with it anymore.

Whether you’ve been sick, sidelined, burnt out, or just plain tired… this episode is your permission slip to regroup, reset, and come back stronger—without the pressure to “hustle.”

This is real-life mental coaching, straight from the couch to the barn.

If this one hits home, be sure to tag me @nicoleburnettmentalcoach and @resilientreiner on Instagram and share the episode with a friend who might be crawling out of their own slump right now. We’re all in this together, and I seriously love seeing how y’all bounce back in your own way.

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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why just “resting” isn’t enough to reset your nervous system
• Two powerful tools that helped me shake the brain fog and get grounded again
• What breathwork really does to your body and why it’s not just trendy nonsense
• How gratitude can rewire your brain (yes, literally)
• Why it’s easier to maintain your mindset than rebuild from zero
• How to check in with your mental state before you swing a leg over
• The not-so-fancy truth about showing up—even when you’re not 100%

QUESTIONS I ANSWER:

• What’s the first thing you should focus on when you’re trying to feel like “yourself” again?
• How does breathwork work—and how do you use it when you feel off?
• Why is gratitude such a game changer for performance and clarity?
• What does ongoing mindset maintenance actually look like in real life?
• How can you spot when you’re slipping—and how do you get ahead of it?

🚀 Ready For Your Own Mental Breakthrough? Here’s How:

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If you’re in a season where you feel like you’re running on fumes… I want you to know this:

You’re not lazy. You’re not behind. And you’re definitely not broken.

Your mindset just needs a little dusting off—like a saddle that’s been sitting in the tack room too long. It’s still good. You’re still good.

So take this episode like a deep breath. A mental reset.

Get back in the groove, one step at a time. You’ve got this.