“Humans are fragile. Mistakes are guaranteed. Our concentration is always shifting. There’s no reason, except that this is the natural constitution of the mind.” Sean Foley (Tiger Woods golf coach)
The difference between winning and losing is small. The physical skills to master the game are well practiced, the data is analyzed, the numbers studied and it turns out the key factor may be the psychological attitude. The mind. The skills may be tweaked to maximize every opportunity but the mind can be the adversary that can’t be conquered by numbers alone.
Small changes in brain patterns can mean the difference between achieving your goal or not. Think about your attitude when you are trying to do something important. What do you notice about your own internal self-talk? Do you have a sense of excitement or a sense of dread?
Your mental framework does matter. It matters everyday. How you start your day and how you finish your day matters. If you start your day with complaints, irritations (such as slow traffic), or anxiety you’ll find that your timing if off, your words aren’t clear, your patience low and your tension high.
Find a way to shift the negative postures to positive ones. Relax, reframe and re-engage in the world. You’ll find that with a more positive outlook that pains will go away, tension will fade, your smile will be genuine, your word kinder and supportive and your results will be larger.
The subtle difference is in how you think and what you think. A small change in your psychology can make the difference in the day. Find time to be grateful in the midst of disappointment. Find the time to say “Thank-you”. Find the time to smile. Find the time to say a kind word. As you shift your attitude towards the positive so will your day shift to the positive.
Shift your brain patterns so that you are thinking and doing more positive things. Think about the possibilities. Think about the opportunities. Think about making your life better.
Notice what the subtle difference can do for you here:
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”
― Ashley Smith
Coach with Heart 