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One of my favorite quotes (attributable to no one in particular) is, “Work hard, stay positive, and good things will happen.” I truly believe that, in order to achieve success, you must first expect success.
Recently, the power of positive thinking has been further supported by new research from the United Kingdom. According to this research, optimistic athletes are less likely to become injured, and they bounce back faster if they do get hurt.
Researchers believe that positive thinking athletes may simply be more conscious of injury-prevention practices, or they may experience less stress during competition, reducing their susceptibility to injury.
Try turning your negative thoughts into positive, performance-enhancing ones. Don’t let your pre-game jitters overcome your mental preparation. Instead, interpret these feelings as a sign that you’re excited to play.
Get STRONGER, Get FASTER!
Your thoughts?
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I couldn’t agree more! Believing in the not yet seen has tremendous power for the outcome. At the same time, a negative attitude and not believing in yourself will certainly come true!