During the Superbowl on Sunday, the players will use various techniques to focus. They will be instructed to "bring their 'A' game" and "get in the Zone". If they don't, they'll be told to "get their head in the game". If they are feeling tired or any pain, they'll be directed to use "mind over matter" to push through it.
All of these techniques require having the right mindset.
Professional athletes have to have total control of their mindset at game time. But, athletes aren't the only ones who need to master that skill—we all benefit from being focused, confident and positive.
Attitude affects us in all sorts of ways. I observe how it affects people's training daily.
If someone comes in to workout after a mess up at work, a fight with a spouse or kid, or before going into a stressful situation, that client most likely is not going to be hitting a new personal record during the session. The focus isn't there.
If someone doesn't think he can do an exercise or lift a certain weight even though I'm confident he can do it, his performance will be affected. But, if I get that same person to change his attitude and believe he can do it, he will. And, then once he sees he can do it, he'll continue on.
We've all heard inspiring stories about people going through a tragedy while maintaining a great attitude. And, we've all probably witnessed people whose somber outlook lead them into a downward spiral.
It really is quite amazing to see how mindset affects things. The great thing is we are in charge of our own mindset—keep that in mind so you can control & benefit from it.
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