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| The internal dialogue you carry on with yourself, which includes your reactions, feelings or instructions to your interactions. Is the main source of short-term confidence. |
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1. Event occurs. Example: Quarterback misses open receiver.
2. Immediate Self-Talk/ Thought Response. Example: "How could I miss that throw, I have to complete it every time" vs. 'That play is over with, now it's my turn to respond."
3. Resulting Behavior. Example: Looks up in disbelief, becomes frustrated and loses focus vs. scoring, leading team to victory. |
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| Author of "Learned Optimism". Taught that positive statements you make to yourself have little if any effect, but using the power of "non-negative" thinking when you fail, eliminating destructive thoughts when we're faced with setbacks. Came up with the Ladder of Achievement. |
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Positive- "You can do this."
Negative- Lack of confidence, don't, somatic fatigue, hope or wish.
Neutral- Irrelevant thoughts. "What will I do later tonight?"
Instructional: Technique, (Keep elbow high, knees bent.) and emotional control, "Just relax and take a deep breath." |
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| Rational (Logic) vs Emotional Brain |
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Rational brain = Prefrontal cortex, rational thought and judgment.
Emotional brain = amygdala. Basic survival instincts, fight of flight.
When stressed, the brain gets overloaded and is more likely lead to emotional decision making. Will challenge your consistency. |
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Building awareness:
understanding the idea:
Thought-stoppage: Awareness of negative thoughts, using a verbal stopping cue, positive thought replacement and the resulting behavior.
countering: Argue against the negative voice in your mind.
affirmative statements: Statements with positive attitudes said to yourself.
focus cues: Instructions and routines for process oriented actions. Saying it to yourself forces your brain to focus on the present.
refocus techniques:3-5 second process to get yourself back on track like deep breaths, focal points and self-talk.
cognitive reframing: Creating alternate perspectives of looking at the world. |
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