mental health + figure skating, LET'S TALK!! ⛸️ | how to control competition nerves, fear of falling

[@tvlipsandbread]

"nobody is watching you as much as you are" why do i literally live by this now

[@LemonLutz]

I don’t understand why skaters are so mean to each other. Even the parents. It wasn’t like that in gymnastics! This is the hardest part of the switch for me. My coaches keep telling me I will go pro, do it keeps me motivated, but sometimes I wonder if I’d be happier in gymnastics where everyone supports each other.

[@lillyhoffman5389]

Maybe it’s a sign to possibly find a new place to skate 🤷🏼‍♀️. Most places have very supportive and loving atmospheres, so changing might help.❤️

[@aanyas.5830]

@@lillyhoffman5389 i agree- that sounds like a super stressful environment!

[@peppermintdaises]

i started watching your videos about two months ago, and i have to say you are SO INSPIRING! i really think your editing is such a good mix of engaging and informative, and i love that you're so transparent about your growth and awareness, outside and within figure skating. thank you for continuing to make these quality videos, they are such a highlight of my day when i see them! you inspire me to keep my head up while learning to skate as an adult, and just generally be compassionate with myself. thanks rachel :')

[@RachelLiza]

thank you love, it means the world to

[@SKZbunnyy]

No but you are so right when you say figure skating is literally mental health and the rest physical! I just passed grade 1 of Skate UK (i'm 18 :/) and i'm still struggling with snow plough stops and T stops even tho they're supposed to be easy! I can skate backwards much better than forwards too so i think it's about building a lot of confidence and having to trust yourself not to fall lol. Anyway you're a huge inspiration Rachel! :3

[@RachelLiza]

you got this love!!

[@CaraMarie13]

Yes. 😭😭😭 And then the fear that you will get stuck on something and not progress. Right now it's the half swizzles in a circle. Its been very disheartening but am trying to climb out of the rut.

[@RachelLiza]

you got this!!!!

[@danashamsi5411]

It’s the same thing for me I used to at least be able to do a small one now I can’t even do it at all not even a little one😭

[@aleoaaa]

i love these types of videos :D i myself started at the age of 9, which i think is quite late ( considering I was supposed to start when i was 5, but something happened and i had to stop skating for some years ) i always feel like my spins are not as good as they were before and my doubles are not yet consistent enough… these videos make me feel less alone and encourage me to continue even when things are not going as i want :D

[@Danica7394]

Same girl I started when I was eight!

[@soldancer4662]

i very much needed this reminder to take care of myself wow thanks!

[@RachelLiza]

you’re welcome :))

[@juicelyn1521]

One thing at a time, take a breath before each jump in the sequence right before take off. Tysm for responding I appreciate it!! 🤍 also it’s comforting to here that u also black out lol I’m not alone 😂

[@osoreo3697]

Love this so much, thank you!!! And the format is so unique

[@XiaoYang1989]

Love this format!!

[@RachelLiza]

thank uuuuu

[@tinelampen2286]

When I heard your music I was so happy!!!! I just started my program and I have the exact same music! I can't wait to see your program I'm sure it'll be so gorgeous, this has given me much more motivation for improving, thank you!!! ♡♡

[@RachelLiza]

omg twins!!!

[@P3achabl3]

I was not feeling up to date with my mentality lately so I watched u and u make me feel better

[@RachelLiza]

good, you got this

[@luvs4m_]

thank you so much girlie ❤ i always come back to this video after a tough skate, like i went for an extra practice session on monday and it was going terribly haha 😭

[@Danica7394]

I actually appreciate this so much, thank you this really helped me!

[@Leah-kims]

Ahh i’ve been struggling so much recently with skating mentally. i really enjoy my private lessons which i switched to recently and practice but i find myself going home and crying after private lessons because i feel like im progressing slowly. i learned salchow last week and had another lesson on it on Friday, in the 1 week i hadn’t skated i completely lost my salchow and was scared of the full rotation and my coach helped me get it back and it improved a lot too! but i still wasn’t happy and felt like i wasn’t even a figure skater. it sounds a bit mean but something that helped a lot was watching videos of people who progressed slower than me, its not a bad thing because they’re still talented and i look up to them but a year ago her salchow was starting rougher than mines and now she’s doing so amazing! it makes me realise that my progress is actually faster than i thought it was and if she was happy with her progress then i should be happy with mines! this video also helps a lot!💗💗

[@RachelLiza]

awww love you got this!!

[@handcraftedhappiness]

Thank you so much for this! My competition seasons starting in five days and Ive been really nervous! ❤

[@RachelLiza]

good luck!!!!

[@handcraftedhappiness]

@@RachelLiza thanks!! ❤️

[@blissful.doodlez6209]

i have the fear of colliding with people on the ice and i get so ridgid on public skate bc people just come out of the blue and turning fast etc is still foreign to me even tho i know going slowly or not moving much at all leaves me at a bigger risk

[@kleeberryy]

yess this video is so real and refreshing to watch, thank you for posting this!!! also, where did you get your coat in the video from? it’s so cute~

[@Blue_blueberry909]

Big sis rachel, what bags are best for skates? Because i really need to know😭😭 also i love your videos theyre so motivating to watch!!💕

[@RachelLiza]

watch my figure skating essentials video!!! i also have some stuff linked on my amazon storefront. i would say a luggage, zuka bag, or one of those triangle ones that hold skates on either side!

[@Blue_blueberry909]

@@RachelLiza okayy!! Thank youu

[@alodiev]

When I watch such videos, I envy the empty rink the most. Perhaps figure skating is too popular in my country (Russia), there are always a lot of people at any skating rink in the city (especially not street skating and with good ice). It is difficult to try elements and especially jumps when there is a feeling that you are standing on a road with heavy traffic.😄

[@sage_skates]

Yes, Russia is a popular place for figure skaters! Many of the Olympic champions come from there so I understand how hard it is 😅

[@4_l3af_clover]

i know its a good day when Rachel posts

[@k8614g]

the way I just learned my program a month ago and am competing in like 2 weeks 🤪 will also be at this rink for one of those comps lol. Definitely need to remember to actually practice breathing because if I don’t it gets worse in competition lol

[@k8614g]

(also if we’re thinking of the same Ashlyn she’s a gem and I wish I practiced half as productively as she does lol)

[@ss-ki1hm]

i landed my axel 3 times 1 and a half years ago and now, when the harness is literally tied to me, I have amazing axels. the harness is literally clipped to the belt. as soon as the clips come off or the belt goes away, I pop the jump and don't go for it. everyone keeps telling me it's psychological, which ik it is, but the weird thing is that I know that I can do this jump, but it's like me body won't let me. idk what to do anymore. I've been skating for 9 years, I'm only on junior moves and haven't gotten a consistent axel. I've been competing in the same category for 3 years. i love skating, but I'm starting to wonder if it's worth wasting my parents money if I'm not improving. i just got new skates so hopefully that helps but I don't have much hope anymore tho :(

[@Danica7394]

Me too… you can do this! Just keep working hard and remember it’s ok to take breaks! Everyone needs a break sometimes

[@yemachi]

when i heard your program music it reminds me of nina pinzarone's program TT

[@katiebernier4797]

Hi Rachel! I must tell you I really appreciate what you put on KZbin, thank you! I was curious what leg warmers you were wearing in this video? They look great I’d love to try them.😊 I also wanted to mention that your jumps look lovely and soft♥️ Have a great day!

[@RachelLiza]

thank you :) they’re from yesstyle! u can use my code RACHELXOXO2 for a discount hehe

[@katiebernier4797]

Thanks so much! 😊♥️

[@Leah-kims]

It’s 1AM for me and i have school tomorrow (well today) but i’m gonna watch this before i sleep haha! 💗🫶🏼

[@RachelLiza]

hahah go get some sleep bb

[@fernandamedina9435]

I started skating this year and you really inspire me to get going aaghhh ✨❤ one question how do you jump with your toe picks I’m in basic 2 and I don’t have the courage to do it 🥲 do you have any tips?

[@RachelLiza]

you need to jump off your toe picks! try a bunny hop and side toe hop that would help you get started

[@kamifan2009]

I love you so much, ur my favourite figure skating youtuber🤍

[@RachelLiza]

aww thank u

[@amberrrrr2923]

i’m 13 (which is pretty late to start)and have been looking into starting private lessons because i would love to learn to be a figure skater and the local rink recommended that since i don’t have skating experience to do private lessons which i agree with. but i’m not sure if i’ll really fall in love with it and my mum said that if she starts me in lessons i have to really commit to it for atleast a year, what should i do??

[@sprayz390]

i started at 16! i fell in love with it, it may be different for you. you can do private lessons with a coach if you’d like! do not let age stop you. if you procrastinate and start a year later, two years later and are still thinking about it like i did. you’ll have regretted not starting when you wanted to. for me, that’s my only skating regret. if i didn’t second guess my want to do it, i would’ve had not only missed out on a lot of progress, but a lot of the joy and pure happiness from being on the ice. not only that, but coaches told me i had a natural talent for this, i was progressing at an insane rate for a 16 year old beginner. you never know what you might accomplish until you try.

[@amberrrrr2923]

@@user-jy9rq8nj7q yeah i’m going to a public session tomorrow and i’m gonna figure out if it’s something i wanna do hopefully

[@amberrrrr2923]

@@sprayz390 thanks for replying it’s actually very helpful xx

[@Kurpo_1]

I also started at 13! Been going for abt 6 months now, and im head over heels

[@teagan2741]

i started at 12 and i’m so glad i started when i did. like comments above me said i regret not starting as soon as i thought about it. i recommended going to the rink with friends or just for fun and see if it is a fun activity for you and then commit to private lessons. that’s exactly how i started i didng do the classes i went right to private lessons and then started a high level class after where i met a lot of ppl my age and level. i really hope you decide to start! ❤

[@chloehe4870]

Can u do a tutorial on how to do a mohawk or a spread eagle I think that’s what it’s called

[@ChloeXie65]

Omg how do u not scratch when your doing your backward crossovers I have so much trouble when trying to not scratch when doing my backward crossovers 😢

[@RedandBlackS10]

You only fail if you don't try!! And there's no such thing as perfection, only perfectly imperfect. 😋😋😊😊

[@luvs4m_]

thanks so much for the tips :)

[@Yukiyurikitty]

I have comp nerves and I haven’t even started programming yet, 😭😭😭

[@Diamond-kt3zq]

could u do a vid abt skating hairstyles ?

[@RachelLiza]

yes!

[@Diamond-kt3zq]

@@RachelLiza Ty!!

[@ristopherobbins]

Advice on beginner dizziness!!! Hahahaha I can do about 30 minutes of spin practice before I’m dead 😅

[@RachelLiza]

that’s ok!!! i usually practice spins for 15-30 mins, it just takes practice

[@Medumbo1234]

Where did you get your leg warmers, they are so cuteee!!

[@RachelLiza]

yesstyle!! use my code RACHELXOXO2 for a discount hehe

[@NikitaInShambles]

I love skating, but on my period? Girl I could never run through a program in that state. 😭 Love this video btw ❤

[@RachelLiza]

thank u love

[@karennieman3334]

I love this and also on my period I have to compete because that's when one lined up

[@user-h3z]

Hey I'm new to your channel, I'd like to ask how many years have you been skating

[@RachelLiza]

17 years

[@Kurpo_1]

Wow thanks for using my comment!! :D

[@RachelLiza]

ofc lovely

[@ilinnnnwong]

I’m late Rachel I’m sorry😢

[@RachelLiza]

it’s ok love!!!