Mental Toughness
Can you learn mental toughness?
Yes
True or False: Goal setting has no impact on confidence
False
What is the opposite of optimism?
Pessimism
True or false: Psychological research tells you that try trying to forget about your last shot is the best way to move forward after a bad shot.
False - Accept, don't forget.
What process ensures you get close to your peak performance number?
Pre-Round Routine
What is the mental tool used when your planned physical response to an adverse moment helps you regain control of the now?
Physical Reset
These types of goals come from within you and stem from your passion for the love of the game.
intrinsic goals
True or False: Golfers going through a slump are more likely to overcome it easier when they are optimistic
True
True or false: Those who accept that they have a difficult challenge ahead of them or more likely to overcome that challenge.
True.
True or False: During our preshot routine - we should take a little longer than usual to make sure everything is perfect
False
this a psychological tool that allows athletes to adopt a different persona or identity while competing or performing.
Alter-Ego
These goals facilitate the achievement of long term- goals.
Short-term goals (process goals)
True or False: Any sign of negative emotion should be shut down and never felt during competition.
False - Be a human, just have a plan for those moments.
Explain the physiological sigh in detail.
Big inhale through nose. Sip at the top. Longer exhale through mouth.
False. Smiling increases dopamine, endorphins and serotonin and negative body language does the exact opposite.
__________ is passion and perseverance towards long-term goals
Grit
Goals need to be ____________ but _____________ in order to be effective.
Difficult but attainable
Similar to optimism, this mindset is belief that people can improve their abilities through the effort they put forth.
Growth Mindset
What is the Acceptance formula (be specific)?
Say Hi to Gremlin --> Physiological Sigh --> What does a good shot look like?
Name the three types of visualization.
1. Technique
2. Highlight Reel
3. Overcoming Adversity
____________ is the brain's ability to change and adapt due to experience
Neuroplasticity
What are the A.C.T.'s of Goal Setting
1. Accept your present state
2. Create your desired state
3. Take action steps to get there
What is it called when you are optimistic without being realistic or backing it up with hard work?
Naive Optimism
When having a terrible day and nothing is working, Reciting this phrase becomes the new last step in the "Acceptance Formula"
Your "Why"
Cortisol