Chapter
Mental Preparation Techniques for Racing
05:34 - 09:43 (04:08)
The importance of mental preparation before racing in order to settle and calm the mind through visualization and suggestion, allowing the body to naturally go with the process rather than fighting it.
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The technique of visualization can help you calm your mind, settle your thoughts and feel relaxed.
05:34 - 07:31 (01:56)
Summary
The technique of visualization can help you calm your mind, settle your thoughts and feel relaxed. It's a powerful tool to get focused before an important task like a race or presentation.
ChapterMental Preparation Techniques for Racing
Episode109: Bonnie St. John, Former Olympic Skier, Motivational Speaker
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
Before entering into a meditative state, it's important to consider what is important to achieve in athletic performance, such as smoothness in skiing, and create a positive suggestion to give oneself.
07:31 - 08:27 (00:56)
Summary
Before entering into a meditative state, it's important to consider what is important to achieve in athletic performance, such as smoothness in skiing, and create a positive suggestion to give oneself. This practice can improve focus and eliminate distractions, leading to better performance.
ChapterMental Preparation Techniques for Racing
Episode109: Bonnie St. John, Former Olympic Skier, Motivational Speaker
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
The speaker discusses their prior misconceptions about hypnosis and how they have come to view it as a way to let their body be part of the process, similar to visualization meditation.
08:27 - 09:43 (01:15)
Summary
The speaker discusses their prior misconceptions about hypnosis and how they have come to view it as a way to let their body be part of the process, similar to visualization meditation.