I'm afraid I can't remember who it was who posted it but I read a really good one back in March - "breathe and belive". I've tried this loads and it really works. If I'm grovelling up a hill or finding it hard going I often breathe and believe and within minutes I start to feel less stressed. Why not try it next time you're out?

PS Don't be too hard on yourself Hibiscus. Yelling at myself to go faster does work but not half as well as when I tell myself what a top rider I am, how strong I am and how brilliant I'm doing . Just my thoughts...