Ciana Ní Churraoin

M.A in Sport & Exercise Psychology. in Physical Education & Irish. GAA Handball & WPH Handball Player.

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

Attention is the currency of success.

The more you pay, the more successful you will be.

(Hansen & Handel, 2020).

#GetAhead #Attention #Focus

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

Everything we do moves us towards or further away from our goals.

Ask yourself: ‘Is this helping or hindering me right now?’.

#GetAhead #goalsetting

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

Today, I woke up, looked at the weather, and said: “ah, lovely, it’s only 27°C.”

ONLY 27°C???

Who do I think I am???

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

One of my pet peeves is when I hear: “Just have some confidence in yourself.”
Right, good thought, but how??

Powerful body language increases confidence and decreases cortisol (stress hormone).

Remember, confidence isn’t something you have, it’s something you do.

#GetAHead

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

It’s not about what you said it’s about how you said it.

When I say ‘don’t stop running’, all I can think about is stopping.

When I say ‘keep going, keep pushing’, I think about following through.

Do you tell yourself what to do or what not to do?

#GetAHead #Selftalk

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

It’s a strange world when I’m proud that I just asked someone to put their mask on (hanging from their ear talking to me).

My heart was going 190, palms were sweaty, knees weak, arms were heavy..

but I DID IT!

PS: 10,000 cases a day in Texas (current location).
#WearAMask

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

In the same way that other people’s words impact us, what we say to ourselves can help or hinder us.

Consider this; Would you talk to a friend the way you talk to yourself?

If not, it’s time to consider; why do you talk to yourself this way?

#GetAhead #Sport #Psychology

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

To perform our best, we must know what works, what doesn’t work, and what needs work.

During the pandemic, I have had a goal of #running a half-marathon.

Recently, I began reflecting on my runs (see below) so I will know exactly how I can run my best #13.1

#GetAhead

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

Some of the quotes that stood out to me that highlight the depth of the issue:

“Emotional and physical abuse was the norm.”

“Every time I had an injury, I wasn’t believed”

“I wasn’t proud to be an Olympian.”

But most importantly:
“Survivors not victims.”

#AthleteA

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

#AthleteA has me absolutely shook.

Sport should be an environment that provides a safe space for the youth to grow and develop as athletes and as people.

USA Gymnastics failed so many of those young gymnasts.

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

Buíochas le Dia 🙏

Tá sé in am agaibh 🧐

After moving to #Texas last week and this is music to my ears ✅

#WearAMask

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

Harry: Even though we’ve got a fight ahead of us, we’ve got one thing Voldemort doesn’t.

Ron: Yeah?

Harry: Something worth fighting for.

Never understimate the power of purpose.

Do you know what you’re fighting for?

#HarryKnows #TheBoyWhoKnows
#Purpose #GetAHead

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

Reminding all the excited (and nervous) GAA players out there to:

- Trust Yourself: you’ve done it before and you’ll do it again.

- Be nice to yourself: it’s ok if you aren’t in the shape of your life. It’ll come with time.

- Enjoy it.

#GetAHead #GAA #TheReturn

[Frida Farstad E @FridaEFE]

Happy Pride!🏳️‍🌈
Had the honor to be a part of @JamesPu39639389 "To Bet on Yourself and Double Down Podcast"to talk about my master thesis and experience with being LGBTQ.

Listen to learn, grow and challenge yourself by being a part important conversations https://t.co/qlmQh00LBk

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

‼️FREE SPORT PSYCHOLOGY SESSIONS

As the GAA is set to return, everyone is in prep mode 🙌🏻

To help, I’m offering 2 free sessions to the first 5 people who reach out me.

Sign up:
1. DM me
Or
2. Email: [email protected]

RT to let people who might be interested know 🗣

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

Frustration builds over time: during a game, day, a week, or over a long time.

A bad morning doesn’t mean a bad day.

One mistake doesn’t ruin an entire performance.

But, failure to move on from one mistake might...

#Frustration #Focus #Mistakes #OvercomingMistakes

[WPHLiveTV @wphlive]

@CianaNiCMPC ‘s home workout is now on Patreon. #HandballAtHome #QuarantineWithWPH

[Ciana Ní Churraoin @CianaNiCMPC]

I’ve been running & handstanding my way through the last few months 🤸🏻‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️

Read my latest blog post to learn more about how this, along with routines and self-compassion, has helped me find a new normal during this time 🤓

https://t.co/eDdvoGnpwD