Mind Zone
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact

Blog
"Tell me about a time you.... " "How did it happen that..."

Cue Words for Concentration

27/5/2015

0 Comments

 
 Here's a simple method to help improve concentration (lopussa kertaus suomeksi - Finnish summary at the end).

Use Cue words - it's that simple ;)
Cue words are used to trigger a particular response. They can be instructional (follow through, watch the puck), motivational or emotional (strong, move, relax, hang in there, get tough). Keep the cue word(s) simple and let it automatically trigger a desired response. Be sure to use these cue words during practices and competitions. 

Cue words are only effective if you use them, so I'd recommend using some simple visual reminders.  Here are some examples:
Picture
FT for "Follow through" - Sometimes everyone needs a reminder to breathe and smile :)
Personal experience: I am not the most confident cross-country skier, so when I’m faced with a steep downhill, I repeat the word “steady” over and over again. I’ve used this for years with great success ("Don't fall" was not effective). Sometimes I’ll simply repeat the one word, other times I’ll start repeating the chorus of the song Steady as she goes  by the Raconteurs. I also use this strategy in some other situations. For example, when going up a slope using a T-bar ski lift on my snowboard (I used to fall off a lot as a kid) or when biking in tricky winter conditions. 

Feel free to share your own experiences below! 
Lyhyesti suomeksi:
Keskittymistä voi tehostaa käyttämällä mantraa/hokemaa. Näitten tarkoitus on tuoda huomio oleelliseen asiaan ja samalla se vie huomion pois haitallisista ajatuksista (esim. tuloksen turha pohtiminen). Hyvä mantra on lyhyt ja liittyy suorituksen kannalta oleelliseen asiaan. 


Aina et välttämättä muista toistaa näitä asioita kun niille olisi tarvetta, eli muista harjoitella tätä käytäntöä treeneissä ja kisoissa. Muistilaput voivat auttaa (alla pari esimerkkiä):
Picture
0 Comments

Increasing Confidence

20/5/2015

0 Comments

 
One way to increase confidence, is by increasing perceptions of control. Here are a few things (this is far from an exhaustive list) that you can control in almost any situation:

1, Your breathing: Take a moment to stop, and take control of your breathing. 
2. Your attention: Choose what you want to focus on, preferably something that will be helpful in this situation.
3. Your posture: Lift your head up, act confident. Fake it till you make it! 

Related to posture, here is a fantastic video on the topic:
Amy Cuddy- Power Poses
0 Comments
    book a time

    About

    The blog will cover topics in the field of sport, exercise and performance psychology! 

    Archives

    March 2021
    November 2020
    November 2017
    December 2016
    July 2016
    December 2015
    May 2015
    March 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014

    Categories

    All
    Concentration
    Confidence
    Exercises
    Itseluottamus
    Käytännön Harjoitukset
    Keskittyminen
    Liikuntapsykologia
    Mentaalivalmennus
    Psyykkinen Valmennus
    Recovery
    Research
    Story
    Stress
    Suomeksi
    Urheilupsykologia
    Uutiset

    RSS Feed

    Recommended links:
    Suomen Urheilupsykologinen Yhdistys ry (SUPY):
    Nettisivut , Facebook ja Twitter
    Leppa.fi : urheiluammuntaa käsittelevä sivusto, ajankohtaista tietoa!
    Nettisivut
    ENYSSP - European Network of Young Specialists in Sport Psychology
    Nettisivut, Twitter, 
    Facebook
    ​
    Laura Rautanen,  Personal Trainer:
    Nettisivut, Twitter


© 2014 -2021 Mind Zone.
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact