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Dec 18, 2022 7 tweets 4 min read Read on X
Elite performers have INCREDIBLE mental discipline.

4 secrets of sports psychology you can apply to your own life:
Channel your anxiety.

An increase in stress hormones...

→Cortisol
→Adrenaline
→Norepinephrine

...will dramatically increase your focus.

Anxiety is just the negative version of it.

→Channel anxiety into excitement
→Apply FOCUS to take ACTION
→Use slow nasal breathing
Don't be afraid to ask for help.

There's no such thing as a stand-alone success.

Even elite performers get help → and don't wait to ask for it.

Teamwork is built into your DNA.
Visualize success.

Some chances are once-in-a-lifetime.

By mentally rehearsing those moments:

Elite performers build confidence & preparation.

To manifest the best results → visualize your success in detail.
Master self-talk.

Everyone suffers from doubt.

Your existence is rooted in your belief.s

Your beliefs start with your spoken words.

Elite performers speak results into existence.

To build the existence you want → use positive self-talk.
4 secrets of sports psychology you can apply to your own life:

→Channel anxiety into focused excitement
→Dont' be afraid to get help
→Visualize your success
→Master self-talk

You can apply these to ANYTHING you set your mind to.
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