

#24 - Sports Psychologist Explains How To Think Like Messi & Ronaldo | Dr. Jim Afremow
8 snips Jan 6, 2021
Jim Afremow, a renowned sports psychologist and author of 'The Champion's Mind,' shares insights on mental strategies that can help athletes perform at their best. He discusses how to turn pre-game nerves into an advantage with techniques like visualization and positive self-talk. Nutrition's influence on mental well-being is highlighted, alongside innovative tools like the Champion's Mind app for mental training. Afremow emphasizes the importance of an incremental mindset and encourages young athletes to embrace ambition while breaking free from self-doubt.
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Embrace Nerves Positively
- Embrace nerves before competition as they prepare and sharpen your body for performance.
- Use positive self-talk to reframe anxiety into excitement and readiness to perform.
Use Deep, Controlled Breathing
- Practice deep breathing with exaggerated exhales to calm nervousness and anxiety.
- Try Navy SEAL box breathing: inhale, hold, exhale, hold each for four seconds repeatedly.
Meditation Clears Your Mind
- Develop a meditation practice to clear distracting thoughts and boost mental clarity.
- Clear mind enhances body performance and focus during competition.