• Consistently set long-term and short- term goals that are realistic, measurable, and time-oriented. Set new goals to re- place achieved goals. • Develop precise, detailed plans for conquering their goals; reset goals when needed. • Do what is required of them to obtain their goals. They are aware of their cur- rent performance levels and frequently review and adjust limitations in the di- rection of progress.
3. Consistently employ healthy self-talk to effectively deal with high level perfor- mances: • Own a keen awareness of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and know when to regulate these, especially during high pressured situations and throughout events and competitions. • Competitive athletes and professional performers comprehend that some de- gree of anxiety can help them perform well. They know how to control their emotions and nerves for just the right amount of arousal, staying focused and in the moment. • Are able to regain their focus when concentration is lost during competition. • Have learned how to play in the here- and-now, focused on the present instead of looking at their past or future meetings or evaluations, events or competitions.
4. Have a team-oriented mindset: • Possess great people skills! Their men- tality says, "Team first" vs. “Me first”. • Respect their co-workers, their sport and teammates; esteem their employers, coaches, officials and self. • Act accordingly to maintain respect for self.
5. Maintain equilibrium and perspective: • Have a support system or hire a profes- sional coach, helping them gain clarity of their vision, create an action plan and boldly persist through difficult tasks and complicated times. • Find a healthy balance between their family, career and sport life and daily activities. • Regularly ponder high quality ques- tions leading to a high quality life vs. questions that lead them to a dead end. • Routinely put into practice some form of relaxation training and apply faith practices in their daily lives.
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6. Utilize mental training skills and plan- ning to achieve quality time management and value focused concentration: • They understand easily distracted people are an easy target for opponents and focus poorly. Distraction compro- mises one’s ability to be present in the moment, regardless if the distraction is internal or environmental. • Utilize powerful affirmations and ad- vanced mental skills such as relaxing the mind chatter
and/or participate in vi-
sual imagery or guided imagery. This allows fast access to the subconscious mind. • During mental relaxation the brain is more receptive to information that would otherwise be objected. Great competi- tors are great visualizers, preparing themselves mentally for competition; they repeatedly imagine themselves performing triumphantly in games and competitions. • Olympian minded individuals easily visualize (picture, imagine or see) self going from fear to fearless, passive to assertive, attacking problems with enthu- siasm and have an expectation for suc- cessful outcomes. • Mental images created are detailed, specific, and realistic. Successful athletes and other winning individuals use imag- ery and other skilled tools during com- petition to plan for action and to also recover from mistakes and poor perfor- mances.
7. Pursue excellence instead of chasing perfection: • They learn from their successes and their mistakes and see the latter as an opportunity for growth vs. failure. • Mental excellence helps champions and individuals from all walks of life to persevere when their desired benefits
and rewards are not immediately seen.
8. Do what it takes to stay motivated, and remain at the top of their game: • Committed planning of outcomes help people to realize their rewards come from their actions, faithfulness and dedication to their end results.
Next month will be a follow up article
with educational lessons regarding com- bining the power of your mind with visu- alization and highly developed imagery skills used by Olympians and the world’s best athletes, actors and extraordinary individuals. Get ready to learn how imag- ery works and various applications of guided imagery and visualization. Until then, I encourage you to imagine tremen- dous ways in which you could personally, professionally and/or athletically develop, using these tools for success! With knowl- edge and a willing desire, anyone can learn how to boldly apply key components to shape healthy self esteem,
powerful
confidence to create remarkable suc- cesses in your daily life, and as an athlete. Imagine your way to success!
Polly Humphreys, Business and Personal SUCCESS Coach @ Alternative Welllness and Beyond and a Mental Performance @ BackBone Builder, helps adults and youths build a solid foundation and harness the powers of their mind for supercharging their lives. Guided Imagery, Visualization, Neuro Linguiestic Programming and other specialized techniques, support her client’s success & rapidly blast through limiting barriers and blocks. Learn how to lastingly remove emotional baggage, gain clarity and take action. Free consult or informa- tion: 828-504-2003. Educational Web:
alternativewellness.net and Twitter: @ RUMentallyTough
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