Athleticism is demanding on all levels- body, mind and spirit. New challenges confront performers daily, such as, competition, new game plays, choreography and even the examination of academics. These challenges stretch the brain and mind. When these demands of performance are met with a stress, mind and brain will override what you want to have happen in the body, i.e. dance, sing, play, test.
Coaches and teaches do not have the skills or time to teach mental training. They tell you to "Be confident!" But how do you do that when you feel upset or down. Can you snap out of it? Yes, you can with mental training.
Just as there are strategies and techniques of the game or art, there are techniques and steps to develop mind power that are customized to meet your needs and skill level.
Learning related stress is misunderstood and interferes with the automation of new material leading ultimately to improved performance.
Hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique are effective approaches to synchronize mind and body, and manage the inherent stressors of performance and the distractions of life.
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