Archive for September, 2009
From Expectation to Visualization I continue on with part III of Confidence Maximizes Cognition. The fundamental point of the series of posts is to show what processes make up confidence, and how improving our confidence in specific scenarios can lessen emotional detraction from performance given a specific scenario. How often have you stated "I just can't picture that", when someone has told you about an idea, or something they are trying to Read More
Confidence is key to performance. My last post outlined the affects of confidence on our mental performance given many situations. The lack of confidence given a scenario can increase emotional turmoil, thus taking up valuable mental resources we would otherwise be using to perform in that situation. Today I will discuss some factors that make up our confidence. As I mentioned in part 1 of this series, the beginnings of how Read More
Confidence: PART ONE This is a multi part series on the value of confidence in improving our performance. In this post we will discuss a few components of confidence, and how a lack of confidence can impede our ability to do our best in various scenarios. In building confidence, naming the "why" is almost as important as showing the "how". People need to have faith that what they are doing Read More
One of my major precursors for all training is to develop a definite purpose for that training. Whether it is to heal an injury, learn a skill, or change a habit, a purpose is what brings you back to the path. If you are aware of where you would like your path to lead, or better yet, the views you would like to have from your path (goals), then I Read More