Stay Focused
What are performance cues?
the little details you focus on to execute a skill
What is your most common distraction?
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internal (thoughts), external (coach, teammates, parents)
What is negative overthinking?
dwelling on difficulties/mistakes; repeatedly thinking about past events; not being able to move past a thought
Challenge: I'm a failure
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What is your biggest achievement? When did you expect to fail yet succeeded? What are you really good at?
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Recognizing you are distracted is....
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Step 1; notice when your thoughts wander
Is negative overthinking normal?
YES; sometimes can be helpful to reach solution; most of the time stops when problem is solved
Challenge: I can't cope
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When have you shown strength during difficulty? What problems have you overcome?
When do you feel in the zone?
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Regroup your thoughts is....
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Step 2; interrupt your thought process
What are the problems with negative overthinking?
Unhelpful when you focus on causes and consequences instead of solutions; focuses on what is wrong- can lead to avoiding the problem
Challenge: People will reject me/don't like me
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When has someone shown you kindness? When have you felt accepted? Who makes you feel special?
How can you focus on your skills?
identify your process goals
Refocus your thoughts is...
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Step 3; shift your thoughts to the present
How can overthinking be helpful?
When you focus on finding a solution, take action in solving the problem
Challenge: I'm a bad person
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When have you helped someone? What positive qualities have others noticed in you?
What helps you regain your focus in games?
What are things you can say or do to help you refocus in the moment?
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actions- snap in my ear, tuck in my shirt, fix my hat
thoughts- what are my performance cues? what is the next play?
What situations do you dwell on? When do you notice you overthink?
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Challenge:
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