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MESSAGE #1120 THIS IS EASY

August 17, 2010/1 Comment/in Attitude, Effort, Focus, Goal Setting, mental toughness, Motivation, Practice Perfect /by admin

Here’s a secret…

It’s easier to do something every day than it is to do once in a while.

This is important, so let me repeat it…

It’s easier to do something every day than it is to do once in a while.

It’s easier to workout every day.

It’s easier to eat healthy every day.

It’s easier to give all-out effort every day.

It’s easier to practice the violin every day.

Why does this work?

Because when you do something every day, it becomes a habit.

You can’t NOT do it.

When you do something once in a while, you have to motivate yourself to do it.

What are you going to start to do every day?

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MESSAGE #1119 A PUZZLE

August 16, 2010/0 Comments/in Attitude, Focus, mental toughness, Overcoming Adversity, Performing Under Pressure, Relaxation / Stress Reduction /by admin

Every tennis match is a puzzle.

And there is no “one way” to solve it.

There are many options, but if you think there is only one, you will probably be disappointed.

The greatest athletes in the world never lose, they just run out of time.

Every competition is different, every opponent is different.

I think as coaches and as players, we need to understand that sports (and life) are not in a vacuum. There are so many factors and the more we stay in the moment and analyze the present situation, the better we will become, and the better we will do.

Enjoy the puzzle.

MESSAGE #1118 ANGER MANAGEMENT

August 15, 2010/0 Comments/in Attitude, Confidence, Effort, Fear, Focus, Goal Setting, Gratitude, mental toughness, Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Performing Under Pressure, Practice Perfect, Relaxation / Stress Reduction, Visualization /by admin

I often see athletes get angry after they strike out, or after they miss a shot. This happens all the time, at all levels, from beginner to professional.

But does this help them?

No.

Why would you do something that won’t help you?

What is anger, anyway?

It’s a choice, isn’t it?

Anger is merely your reaction to a certain situation.

Can you control it?

Yes.

Is it easy?

Not necessarily.

But it’s like anything else, with practice, it becomes easier.

So the next time you feel like getting angry, take a deep breath instead, and think about if you want to get angry, or if you want to stay focused and get back on track.