As a bodybuilder, you probably have never thought your mentality plays a huge role in achieving the outcome you're chasing after. Yes, it does. Your mental capacity and power to think positively is crucial and necessary as is your prep. So if you struggle to maintain a positive mindset, this episode will teach you how to do that.  In this episode, Dana shares about having the right mindset in the sport. She couples that with strategies she used on her way up to Nationals. Finally, we dive deep into the power of journaling and meditation to strengthen your mind. Dana Cannon is a personal trainer and nutrition consultant as well as a posing coach. The 28-year-old, youth strength and conditioning coach, has been competing for the past one year. She got her Pro Card at the NPC National Championships 2019, where she placed 1st in her category. Obtaining her pro card wearing an afro, Dana is recognized as the first woman to do so and has paved the way for other females to be unapologetically themselves.   Takeaways  There is no path to happiness; happiness is the path You can do whatever you want There are steps to a process; follow them Rejection never kills anybody Put yourself out there  Have the right mindset Mindfulness is what gets you there Everybody needs something different Be your best self  Your body will do what your mind does first Write your goals down, focus on them and make aligned decisions that will get you there   Important Question [00:06:49] How many years have you been competing? [00:07:31] When and where did you get your pro card? [00:11:52] What keeps you motivated? [00:12:25] Why do you compete? [00:14:34] What role did athletics play in your life growing up? [00:16:14] What got you started into bikini competitions? [00:22:38] Do you ever have doubts? [00:29:50] What was your prep method like going into nationals?  [00:37:20] How did meditation and journaling impact your prep? [00:45:24] Could you walk us through what meditation would be like for you? [00:51:03] What would you journal about and how did that help you in prep? [01:02:22] Why did you make a decision to wear afro in your pro show and what response did you get from that?  [01:18:07] What's one piece of advice would you give to someone wanting to become a professional in the sport?   Follow and work with Dana: Personal account: @dee_cannon Professional account: @Coach_Deeee dana.shantel@gmail.com   ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links