Week 22 Newsletter
Build A Long Term Memory Of Success!
“I try to remember the best shot I ever hit in my life with whatever club I have in my hand.” ~ Fred Couples (World Golf Hall of Fame Member)
When it comes to building your best golf game, working on the mental side of your game is equally as important as improving your swing mechanics or fitness level. A very important aspect of a sound mental approach is taking time to focus upon the success you have had in the game. It is very typical for golfers to spend a lot of time thinking about their disappointments, and very little time remembering any success that they have had. This can zap any golfer of motivation and confidence.
Try: Putting aside time each day to remember your best shots, and or rounds that you have had. Memories are strongest when we attach strong emotions to an event. So take time to vividly remember exactly how great it felt to hit that flush 7 iron on the driving range, or hit that clutch drive down the middle on the last hole during an important round of golf.
Why: Regardless of how big or small your successes have been in the game of golf, building a long term memory of the good things you have accomplished will help to you keep you on track as you improve. Focusing on your successes will breed confidence, motivation, and enthusiasm, which are three huge contributors to helping you reach your goals as a golfer.