[001] speak victory.
THE VOICE YOU HEAR MOST IS YOUR OWN. SELF TALK IS THE FOUNDATION.
To the person:
The concept of "self-talk as the foundation of mental health" emphasizes the significance of the internal dialogue we have with ourselves on a daily basis. This internal conversation, the voice inside our head, plays a crucial role in shaping our thoughts, feelings, and ultimately, our actions. The frequency and tone of this self-talk can greatly influence our mental well-being and, consequently, our overall quality of life.
THINK ABOUT IT. The concept of controlling our voice is all about taking back control over the programming of our minds. We are constantly taking in information, it comes a point where it’s hard to even know if the things we are thinking are actually our own ideas anymore. Our voice works like a guide to tell the brain what information to resonate with and what information to reject. The words you speak will become the life you live. Let’s try to be a little more mindful of the verbiage we chose in our everyday lives.
To the player:
A good basketball player often faces challenges, those challenges may include tough opponents, performance anxiety, and societal pressures. Our internal dialogue plays a crucial role in maintaining confidence and self-belief. Positive affirmations such as "I’m a problem," or "I love pressure" can contribute to a mindset that supports optimal performance. The vision that you have for yourself has to be carefully crafted with your words. The verbiage that you choose will shape your ability to overcome obstacles, maintain your confidence, and stay motivated.
There was a study done on the types of self talk that athletes perform where half of the control group spoke about the tactics and strategic things they needed to do well in a game. The other group simply spoke to build up their own abilities and reaffirm their prowess. 10 times out of 10 the group that spoke themselves up performed better than the group that spoke tactics. Moral of the story, SPEAK VICTORY. The ball-player who thinks they can and the ball-player who thinks they can’t are both typically right.
