One of the core values that I push for in the work I do with athletes and even parents, is increasing their baseline optimism.

A handful of items factor into this, such as confidence, internal language, resiliency and confidence.

I mention this in my book, but when I get the usual question of “what would you have me do?” After having a conversation with someone who knows I work with athletes, I provide a simple but effective, everyday tool.

If you are an athlete, you are likely working out at least multiple times a week, and if you are living a “normal” lifestyle, maybe once a week. But this can also be done while you are bushing your teeth, yet, it is found to be most effective after accomplishing something.

You go to the gym, there is a mirror, you get into your car after a workout, there is a mirror, you get back into the house after walk around the block, there is a mirror. What we identify and tell ourselves in this mirror, matters.

Looking in the mirror, and identifying:

• Where you feel good, after a workout
• How good you look with a shirt full of sweat
• Where you are seeing improvements
• How good it feels to speak greatness into yourself
• How it felt to push yourself
• and so on

Not only builds confidence over time, but changes your automatic thoughts to be more positive and optimistic. Remember, optimism has been researched to be a key factor in keeping an athlete not only focused in hard times but keeping physical performance at its highest for longer periods of time.

Try it for 2 weeks and see what’s changes, it will be worth it!

Interested in the work I do? Intrigued by the content I post about athletes? Let’s connect and chat!

Email:
Malique@trailblazer-therapy.com

Phone:
(913)390-3711

Website:
Www.trailblazer-therapy.com

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