SELF-TALK

What is Self-Talk?

What you say about yourself inside your head.

What you say out loud to others.

60 TIMES MORE POWERFUL THAN THE ACTUAL EXPERIENCE.

Source: The Simple Art of Winning, Rick McKinney, p. 124

Positive Self-Talk….Ya think?

Positive Vs. Negative Self-Talk

• Say These Phrases:

• That was a great shot!• I will get the next one!• Good things are going to

happen.

• Kick These to the Curb

• I am shooting terrible, urgh.• I can’t hit anything.• I’m so mad at myself.

Source: The Simple Art of Winning, Rick McKinney.

That is like me!!

Making positive statements to yourself increases the likelihood of a good result.

Expect Good Things!Part of staying positive, is believing good things are going to happen. Expect to be surprised!

Smile!No matter what is going on, keep a smile on your face. A Kool-Aid shirt might help.

Style PointsAlways be your own best friend. And if things are going the way you planned, just concentrate on one thing you want to improve, and forget about the score.

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