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PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PEAK PERFORMANCE

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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PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PEAK PERFORMANCE

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  1. PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PEAK PERFORMANCE Part III

  2. Only “Perfect Practice” results in performance that approaches perfection PRACTICE DOES NOT MAKE PERFECT

  3. The Theater of your Mind is the only place where consistent, perfect practice is possible “PERFECT PRACTICE”

  4. " ...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 )

  5. Thoughts + Emotions = Performance COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING

  6. Goal Setting Affirmations & Positive Self-Talk Thought-Stopping Process Thinking BASIC COMPONENTS

  7. A brief, realistic and positive statement that validates, supports and affirms the achievement of a goal AFFIRMATION

  8. Allowing only positive self-statements to be repeatedly transmitted POSITIVE SELF-TALK

  9. Say “Stop”! Take a deep, relaxing breath Say a Positive Affirmation Take a break if possible THOUGHT-STOPPING

  10. Concentrating attention on the Process of performing well (Technique, Strategy, Tactics, etc) PROCESS THINKING

  11. Concentration should be increasingly focused on Process and away from Outcome AS THE START TIME APPROACHES:

  12. In general, positive thoughts lead to good performance and negative thoughts lead to poor performance POSITIVE VS. NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

  13. "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

  14. Many elements of the process of mental training utilize the power of suggestion.

  15. The Uncritical Acceptance of an Idea PHENOMENA OF SUGGESTION

  16. Information transmitted by sounds and words. VERBAL SUGGESTION

  17. Gestures and grimaces without sound NONVERBAL SUGGESTION

  18. The modulation of the voice INTRAVERBAL SUGGESTION

  19. The implication of words or phrases EXTRAVERBAL SUGGESTION

  20. Whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again, the idea tends to spontaneously realize itself LAW OF CONCENTRATED ATTENTION

  21. The harder one tries to do something, the less chance one has for success LAW OF REVERSED EFFECT

  22. A strong emotion tends to replace a weaker one LAW OF DOMINANT EFFECT

  23. "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

  24. “Peak Performance is no Accident” PERFORMING AT YOUR BEST

  25. Physical Preparation Dietary and Nutritional Preparation Mental Preparation PEAK PERFORMANCE IS THE RESULT OF:

  26. Voluntary Relaxation Mental Rehearsal Cognitive Restructuring Log or Journal Keeping Regular Practice and Assessment A BASIC MENTAL TRAINING PROGRAM:

  27. Establish a Mental Routine to follow when in the starting gate and follow that routine at every start IN THE STARTING GATE

  28. “… 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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