Even the greatest have internal doubts, fears and negative thoughts. What makes them elite is their ability to manage them under pressure. It’s not a gift. It’s a lot of hard dedicated work. @DrJBro@AlanSteinJr@goldmedalmind@Emma_Hindle_@EHindle_27
So what might Pierre be doing?
Using (mental) rehearsal to build complex & nuanced schemas (representations of information) in long-term memory
He is retrieving memories of the circuit…to (mentally) rehearse driving…to consolidate (declarative & procedural) knowledge
The five mental challenges of sports:
1. Pushing through discomfort.
2. Blocking out distractions.
3. Staying poised under pressure.
4. Thinking critically to solve problems.
5. Managing your ego and working with others.
Work hard to improve in all of these areas!
Nice self-talk from LA Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald...
Athletes can learn to take charge of their mindset through self-talk...self-talk that mediates:
-attention (focus on task)
-intensity (alert, energised, and ready)
-intent (positive execution of actions)
Tiny 🧵👇🏻
“I learned then that for all the time you spent in the gym and on the training field, not enough was done in terms of mental preparation.” -Dan Carter https://t.co/h6UuWlxvBN
The best athletes aren’t happy because they’re successful. They’re successful because they’re happy! Their positive attitude helps them work harder, persevere longer, and perform better.
The best athletes are confident on the biggest stages because it’s just “another day in the office" for them. When you’ve been competing your entire life, you don’t feel as much pressure in big games.