Direct Your Beam! The relationship between one’s ability to concentrate and performance is undeniable. The better able one is to concentrate, on what is important in the present moment, the more likely one is to achieve a high level of success. It is important to direct your focus to certain aspects. However, obtaining this degree...
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June 27, 2017June 29, 2017by Dr. Patrick Young
Prioritize Success with Effective Goal-Setting: Performance Tips @Patsportsdoc
Set Goals Towards Specific Aspects One way to improve performance is by setting goals to direct your attention to specific aspects of the task you are engaged in. When setting a goal, start by identifying the long-term outcome that you want to achieve. Then, break that down into short-term process and performance goals. Outcome goals...
June 23, 2017June 23, 2017by Dr. Patrick Young
Self-Talk Your Way to Enhanced Performance: Performance Tips @Patsportsdoc
Your Inner Voice Each of us has an inner voice, a type of silent speech that accompanies virtually everything we do. This inner voice or “self-talk” as it is often referred to, is something that can be useful for us in terms of helping to build confidence, motivation, and or cue us into instrumental aspects...
June 19, 2017June 19, 2017by Dr. Patrick Young
Develop a Routine to Succeed: Performance Tips @Patsportsdoc
Pre-Performance Routines An often under-utilized, yet effective, strategy to consistently perform at a high level is the use of a standardized, pre-performance routine (AKA, a PPR). A PPR can help individuals in any domain increase attentional focus, minimize distractions, and expedite the use of automated or well-learned behaviors. These consequences are extremely beneficial to those...