Sports Mindset
Turn Down the Negative Thoughts
Trey Tucker, LPC
The Tip
“Thank the thought.”
When a negative thought shows up, tell it this:
“You belong.”
It sounds weird. I know.
Your brain is trying to protect you. It warns you about the worst case scenario because it thinks a bad outcome might literally kill you. It figures the warning will make you work harder.
Whatever you resist persists. Fighting the thought only turns it up.
So thank it. Let it stay. Then get back to the next play.
Most of the time, it gets quieter on its own.
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