Psyching Up
by Coach Doug Reese, TTNL
When you are not feeling motivated towards an event or competition, either because you are bored by it, because there is no serious competition, or because you are tired - you may need to psych yourself up!

The following techniques can be used to help you get Psyched Up.
  • Warm up faster and harder
  • Use imagery - for example, a swimmer might visualize themselves being chased by a shark!
  • Use suggestions - "I can feel energy flowing into me."
  • Focus on the importance of the event.
  • Focus on a personal goal, such as running a race in a certain time, rather than unchallenged outcome goals such as winning (when the competition is not intense).

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