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Motivational Moment: Mental Preparation

Mental skill requires practice and repetition, just as physical skills are enhanced with routine practice. To build your mental toughness, start by focusing on four basic skills: visualization of how a successful task is performed, use of a pre-execution routine to focus energy on the task, use of breathing techniques to reduce stress or anxiety, and the use of positive self talk to support previous "successes". Read

By: John Ellsworth | 27/06/2009 | Track & Field