What are the psycho-physiological elements that are most often associated with the ideal, internal psychological climate? When you are performing at your best what feelings are usually present?
- MENTALLY RELAXED – a feeling of inner calm with a high degree of concentration
- PHYSICALLY RELAXED - a feeling that the muscles are loose with fluid, precise, sure movement
- CONFIDENT AND OPTIMISTIC - a feeling of self confidence about being able to perform well
- FOCUSED ON THE PRESENT – a feeling that actions are occurring automatically and effortlessly with no thoughts of past or future
- HIGHLY ENERGIZED – feelings of joy, ecstasy, intensity and power
- EXTRAORDINARY AWARENESS – acutely aware of the body and others around you
- IN CONTROL – largely subconscious control with a sense of being able to automatically make all the right moves
- IN THE “COCOON” – a feeling of being insulated from distraction, anxiety or fear
Have you ever experienced any or all of these feeling states while competing? Do you think having these feelings present would help you to perform at your best? You can learn to bring on or orchestrate these and/or other feelings that are associated with your own best performance
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