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PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PEAK PERFORMANCE. Part III. Only “Perfect Practice” results in performance that approaches perfection. PRACTICE DOES NOT MAKE PERFECT. The Theater of your Mind is the only place where consistent, perfect practice is possible. “PERFECT PRACTICE”.
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Only “Perfect Practice” results in performance that approaches perfection PRACTICE DOES NOT MAKE PERFECT
The Theater of your Mind is the only place where consistent, perfect practice is possible “PERFECT PRACTICE”
" ...the tapes and mental training helped me to be more relaxed and cut 24 hours off my previous personal best time.“ Rob Kish, Ultra-marathon CyclistRace Across America Winner 1992, '94 & '95Transcontinental Record ( 8 days:3 hr:11 min )
Thoughts + Emotions = Performance COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING
Goal Setting Affirmations & Positive Self-Talk Thought-Stopping Process Thinking BASIC COMPONENTS
A brief, realistic and positive statement that validates, supports and affirms the achievement of a goal AFFIRMATION
Allowing only positive self-statements to be repeatedly transmitted POSITIVE SELF-TALK
Say “Stop”! Take a deep, relaxing breath Say a Positive Affirmation Take a break if possible THOUGHT-STOPPING
Concentrating attention on the Process of performing well (Technique, Strategy, Tactics, etc) PROCESS THINKING
Concentration should be increasingly focused on Process and away from Outcome AS THE START TIME APPROACHES:
In general, positive thoughts lead to good performance and negative thoughts lead to poor performance POSITIVE VS. NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
"When you're on the PGA tour, the difference between winning and missing the cut is all in your head. Mind Games helps give me the mental edge which allowed me to have my best year yet!“ Kirk TriplettPGA Tour Winner
Many elements of the process of mental training utilize the power of suggestion.
The Uncritical Acceptance of an Idea PHENOMENA OF SUGGESTION
Information transmitted by sounds and words. VERBAL SUGGESTION
Gestures and grimaces without sound NONVERBAL SUGGESTION
The modulation of the voice INTRAVERBAL SUGGESTION
The implication of words or phrases EXTRAVERBAL SUGGESTION
Whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again, the idea tends to spontaneously realize itself LAW OF CONCENTRATED ATTENTION
The harder one tries to do something, the less chance one has for success LAW OF REVERSED EFFECT
A strong emotion tends to replace a weaker one LAW OF DOMINANT EFFECT
"I have learned to appreciate the importance of mental training for ski racing. I can not train as hard or as often as some of my competitors. This has lead me to hone the mental skills required to focus on the process, not the outcome." Kay Ptashne, Masters Racer1998 USSA Masters NationalsGold Medal, Combined
“Peak Performance is no Accident” PERFORMING AT YOUR BEST
Physical Preparation Dietary and Nutritional Preparation Mental Preparation PEAK PERFORMANCE IS THE RESULT OF:
Voluntary Relaxation Mental Rehearsal Cognitive Restructuring Log or Journal Keeping Regular Practice and Assessment A BASIC MENTAL TRAINING PROGRAM:
Establish a Mental Routine to follow when in the starting gate and follow that routine at every start IN THE STARTING GATE
“… Soon after beginning the program in 1996 I made a huge breakthrough in my race results, and I continue to use the tapes and affirmations before important races."Mike White, Nordic RacerTeam Member, National Relay Champions, 2000
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