We all talk to ourselves in our head. These are called daily affirmations. Why do we seem to talk to ourselves? Usually it is to boost our confidence, get us pumped up, coach ourselves up, etc. Whatever the reason, this is usually done by our unconscious mind. We don’t always make ourselves think these affirmations, it just happens.

Let’s take advantage of this. Think of the typically short phrases that seem to pop into your head when you need some extra encouragement. Make them daily mental reps. Think of a couple for basketball, school, life, and goals you are working towards. These can be general or specific. Mix it up and see what you can come up with!

Here are some examples:

Basketball:

  1. “I am a rebounding machine.”
  2. “No opponent can outbeat my speed.”
  3. “Follow thru, follow thru, follow thru!”

School:

  1. “I got my thinking cap on.”
  2. “This test got nothing on me!”
  3. I’m alert and ready to learn.”

Life:

  1. “I can conquer anything.”
  2. “Just keep looking forward.”
  3. “I feel so alive.”

Goals:

  1. “I am organized.”
  2. “I will be a guitar player.”
  3. “Eat right, feel right.”

Written by:

Sarah Grippi

Basketball Mindset

 

Category: Basketball