Control Your Thoughts

Controlling your thoughts is a critical skill for all athletes to develop and use on a regular basis. Alison Arnold, Ph.D. writes in her article entitled, "The athlete Warrior: 10 Principles for Becoming a Champion", thees principles which should be studies and applied by gymnasts. She lists the following principles: Intention; Belief; Awareness; The Present; Discipline; Trust; Joy; Compassion; Change and Purpose. Each of these principles will help the athlete or anyone in the gym or in life to bring the good or bad experiences into perspective, to use as a teacher to propel them to the next level in performance. For a full read of this article go to www.headgames.ws.