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OVERTHINKING

 

As swimmers we've all had those moments behind the blocks when you have all these voices in your head telling you what you are and are not capable of. Who do you listen to?

We have discussed before that when all the workouts are finished the mental side of swimming takes over.  Yes, this sport is physical and takes a certain amount of talent and dedication to move to that next level, but you cannot ignore the mental side of swimming.  

The mental side of your swimming needs as much attention and time that you dedicate in the water, if not more.  The mental side of your swimming starts each day with the way you talk to yourself as you go through your day.  If your conversations are always negative with yourself, what chance do you have maybe 50/50.  Now, how do we get to this where we are always felling good about yourself and get to that positive place in your swimming.


What's the first thing You do in the morning?  Of course everyone has to get out of bed.  What's the next thing you do?  If you don't already I would challenge you to make your bed before you leave your room. Such a small detail taking about a minute from your 24 hours of an already filled day of things to do.  If you can perform this simple task each day you are well on your way to that positive mindset.  Is that really necessary you wonder, I believe it does so stay with me for a second or two...   First off when you make your bed first thing in the morning, you have already completed a task, small as it may seem and 
you can start your day knowing you have already completed a positive task.  If you have a tough day at school, or maybe a tough workout in the pool, disagreements with friends, maybe even parents you will return to your room that evening and to a bed that was all made by you, a task for which you should feel positive about.

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