How the Positive Gymnastics Journal works

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The Positive Gymnastics Journal

The Positive Gymnastics Journal has been thoughtfully developed not only by using the Positive Psychology theories, but also with our expertise in Gymnastics. The final product is a well integrated training tool that both the gymnasts and the coaches benefit from directly in multiple ways.

We aim to empower all gymnasts to be more positive and to stay motivated towards their goals by reflecting on their training and tracking their progress through the PERMA+H framework of Positive Psychology, but also to help the coaches to have a better impact on the gymnast's mental approach and preparation. 

Available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch and Portuguese.

What's Inside

  • Training Reflections

    After every training you are prompted to fill out your reflections about what has been done that day, while putting an emphasis on the positive aspects and learnings from the negative ones.

  • Vision Board & Goal Sheets

    We help you be clear with your objectives. You have the space to set SMART goals, and follow your progression towards them. The vision board helps you set your bigger picture for the future.

  • Skills Acquisition Tracker

    We focus on the progression over perfection, write down all your new skills as you acquire them. You will be able to look back on the long term on how far you've came from and improved.

  • Tips & Activities about Mental Preparation in Gymnastics

    We give you the tools to focus on your mental and physical wellbeing while training gymnastics.

FAQs

How it Works

Positive Emotions

The Positive Gymnastics Journal works by developing the Positive Outlook of the gymnast. This can be about seeing the past in a more grateful way, focusing on the present with the reminder of what the gymnast is capable of doing now, and working on the future with a goal setting section and a vision board to give a direction and a meaning to what the gymnast is doing. 

Engagement

Through the ENGAGEMENT throughout the Journal, the gymnast is more involved in what she is doing, she takes actions towards her goals, and understand her journey better. The journal offers the gymnasts the possibility to engage more with their training and their goals. The action of writing after each and every training shows consistency through time, and a certain importance of reflection on the actions at training, providing them a more constructive outlook on their performances. 

Relationships

Relationships: part that focuses on the joy, the communication with the coaches and team-mates and pride in accomplishment of the gymnast. With the journal, the relationship factor is developed through the celebration of everyday little accomplishments through her and her coachs' reflections, the involvement of the coach opens up honest conversation and leaves space for constructive feedbacking. The reflections of the coach also allows a certain degree of validation that gymnasts seek long term.

Meaning

The MEANING aspect can relate to being part of the gymnastics club, and often gymnasts do not realise how helpful this can be. The journal emphasises on the importance of the gymnast on her own path but also on the relationship with her coach, and her team mate. Throughout activities in the journal, the gymnast discovers some advice on how to be a better team mate.

Accomplishments

ACCOMPLISHMENTS obviously depend greatly on the goals the gymnast sets to herself, and how feasible they are. The journal focuses on teaching the gymnasts the SMART goals methods, in order to challenge themselves for goals that are at reach to not lose motivation. The gymnast has the possibility, together with a coach, to set the goals in a specific section at the beginning of the book; and accomplishments dates can also be added. Also, the gymnast has at her disposition a skills tracker and competitions sheets which provide a tool to track and celebrate accomplishments. 

Benefits of the Positive Gymnastics Journal

  • Better Performance & Lower Risks of Burnouts

  • More Satisfying Relationship Coach/Coachee

  • Better Mental & Physical Health

  • Better Self Control & Coping Capacities

  • Gymnast More Cooperative & Involved

  • Promoting the Safe Environment Policies

Parents: Why The Positive Gymnastics Journal Matters

As a parent, you want your gymnast to thrive—not just with medals, but emotionally and mentally too.

The Positive Gymnastics Journal allows your daughter to work on:

  • Healthy self-esteem
  • Open reflection and emotional expression
  • Balance between effort and fun
  • Coping strategies

A simple, screen-free tool that supports your child’s well-being—just 5 minutes a day.

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MOBILE APP COMING END OF 2025 !

One place for gymnasts to track their trainings, performances and health, as well as learning mental preparation through their phone. One place for coaches to track, reflect and communicate with their gymnasts about their performance, training plans, goals...
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