23 Apr 2026 · 1 min
Mike Hartman guides you through a meditation where you visualize a mentor from your athletic past, recall their specific advice, and feel gratitude for how they shaped you. The meditation ends by asking whether you might become a mentor yourself.
Welcome to the Healthy Mindset App Podcast, where host Mike Hartman, a performance coach and former professional athlete, brings his passion to help athletes and workplace athletes achieve their dreams and goals while being mindful of everything else in life. Mike also uses this platform to share his targeted assessment applications, Healthy Mindset Course, meditation, and goal-setting technique for the athlete and workplace athlete. We're glad you're here. Now let's dive headfirst into this episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast. Here's your host, Mike Hartman.
A mentor's guidance. Welcome to this guided meditation. Find a comfortable position, either sitting or lying down, and gently close your eyes. Take a deep breath in, calming your mind and centering your body. Hold it for a moment. And then slowly exhale, letting go of any tension or distractions. Now bring to mind a mentor who has had a profound impact on your athletic journey. Picture their face and hear their voice. Allow yourself to fully recall their presence and the positive influence they had on you. Remember the advice they gave you, the motivation they provided, and the belief they had in your abilities. Reflect on specific moments when their guidance made a difference in your path. Feel the warmth of their support and encouragement. Reflect on the gratitude you feel for their guidance and support. Appreciate the time and effort they invested in you, their dedication to helping you grow and succeed. Let this sense of gratitude fill your heart. Think about the impact their mentorship has had on your journey. The skills you've developed, the confidence you've gained, and the milestones you've achieved with their help. Feel thankful for every lesson learned and every step forward. As you reflect on their guidance, let this gratitude inspire you. Consider how their influence motivates you to strive for excellence and to continue growing. Think about the possibility of becoming a mentor yourself, passing on the knowledge and support you've received to others in the future. Take a deep breath in, embracing the gratitude for the mentor who guided you. Feel the positive energy of their influence flowing through you. Hold it for a moment, and then slowly exhale, letting the feelings of gratitude and inspiration settle within you. Feel the warmth of this gratitude spreading throughout your body. Let it remind you of the power of mentorship and the importance of guidance and support in your journey. Know that you have the potential to make a positive impact on others, just as your mentor did for you. Now, take another deep breath in, and as you exhale, slowly bring your awareness back to the present moment. Wiggle your fingers and toes, gently stretching your body. When you feel ready, slowly open your eyes, carrying with you the positive energy and gratitude from this meditation. Thank you for taking this time to reflect on the mentorship you've received. Remember, the wisdom and support of your mentor are always within you, ready to guide you on your path.
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