PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PEAK PERFORMANCE Part III

PRACTICE DOES NOT MAKE PERFECT * PRACTICE DOES NOT MAKE PERFECT 07/16/96 Only “Perfect Practice” results in performance that approaches perfection *

* “PERFECT PRACTICE” 07/16/96 The Theater of your Mind is the only place where consistent, perfect practice is possible *

* 07/16/96 " ...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 Cyclist Race Across America Winner 1992, '94 & '95 Transcontinental Record ( 8 days:3 hr:11 min ) *

COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING * COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING 07/16/96 Thoughts + Emotions = Performance *

BASIC COMPONENTS Goal Setting Affirmations & Positive Self-Talk * BASIC COMPONENTS 07/16/96 Goal Setting Affirmations & Positive Self-Talk Thought-Stopping Process Thinking *

* AFFIRMATION 07/16/96 A brief, realistic and positive statement that validates, supports and affirms the achievement of a goal *

Allowing only positive self-statements to be repeatedly transmitted * POSITIVE SELF-TALK 07/16/96 Allowing only positive self-statements to be repeatedly transmitted *

Take a deep, relaxing breath Say a Positive Affirmation * THOUGHT-STOPPING 07/16/96 Say “Stop”! Take a deep, relaxing breath Say a Positive Affirmation Take a break if possible *

Concentrating attention on the Process of performing well * PROCESS THINKING 07/16/96 Concentrating attention on the Process of performing well (Technique, Strategy, Tactics, etc) *

AS THE START TIME APPROACHES: * AS THE START TIME APPROACHES: 07/16/96 Concentration should be increasingly focused on Process and away from Outcome *

POSITIVE VS. NEGATIVE THOUGHTS * POSITIVE VS. NEGATIVE THOUGHTS 07/16/96 In general, positive thoughts lead to good performance and negative thoughts lead to poor performance *

Kirk Triplett PGA Tour Winner * 07/16/96 "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 Triplett PGA Tour Winner *

* 07/16/96 Many elements of the process of mental training utilize the power of suggestion. *

PHENOMENA OF SUGGESTION * PHENOMENA OF SUGGESTION 07/16/96 The Uncritical Acceptance of an Idea *

Information transmitted by sounds and words. * VERBAL SUGGESTION 07/16/96 Information transmitted by sounds and words. *

Gestures and grimaces without sound * 07/16/96 NONVERBAL SUGGESTION Gestures and grimaces without sound *

INTRAVERBAL SUGGESTION * INTRAVERBAL SUGGESTION 07/16/96 The modulation of the voice *

EXTRAVERBAL SUGGESTION * EXTRAVERBAL SUGGESTION 07/16/96 The implication of words or phrases *

LAW OF CONCENTRATED ATTENTION * LAW OF CONCENTRATED ATTENTION 07/16/96 Whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again, the idea tends to spontaneously realize itself *

* LAW OF REVERSED EFFECT 07/16/96 The harder one tries to do something, the less chance one has for success *

A strong emotion tends to replace a weaker one * LAW OF DOMINANT EFFECT 07/16/96 A strong emotion tends to replace a weaker one *

* 07/16/96 "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 Racer 1998 USSA Masters Nationals Gold Medal, Combined *

PERFORMING AT YOUR BEST * PERFORMING AT YOUR BEST 07/16/96 “Peak Performance is no Accident” *

PEAK PERFORMANCE IS THE RESULT OF: * PEAK PERFORMANCE IS THE RESULT OF: 07/16/96 Physical Preparation Dietary and Nutritional Preparation Mental Preparation *

A BASIC MENTAL TRAINING PROGRAM: * A BASIC MENTAL TRAINING PROGRAM: 07/16/96 Voluntary Relaxation Mental Rehearsal Cognitive Restructuring Log or Journal Keeping Regular Practice and Assessment *

* IN THE STARTING GATE 07/16/96 Establish a Mental Routine to follow when in the starting gate and follow that routine at every start *

* 07/16/96 “… 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 Racer Team Member, National Relay Champions, 2000 *

For more information please contact Dr. Beale at: * 07/16/96 For more information please contact Dr. Beale at: PO Box 715 Kailua, HI 96734-0715 808.261.1833 http://www.drrelax.com http://www.doctorrelax.com gabeale@drrelax.com *