Train your mind to train your body

We all know how negative thoughts can impact our performance on the match field. Most athletes have no clue about how to deal with such thoughts. They find it almost impossible to bring their focus back to the present situation. But some professional athletes seem to thrive in pressure situations. How do they do it? Don't they get negative thoughts which distract them? Agreed, they have the experience of playing in similar situations many times before. But they seem mentally so strong.   Athletes who do not have that experience under their belt can use simple mental steps to manage negative thoughts more effectively. This blog will talk about these three simple steps on how to manage negative thoughts during your match and how to remain focused in those pressure situations. Step 1- Acceptance. Resisting negative thoughts is our biggest mistake. We try to resist them. We try to fight the thought. But guess what- the harder we try to fight- the harder it hits back at us. It is like a...

As the government relaxes the lock down, it seems we will finally get to play our favourite sport again. After a gap of nearly five months, how will our mind and body take to our sport again? What will be the challenges? Let us find out. Most of us have never been away from our sport for such a long period. What should we expect and what not to expect when we start?  How should we approach our practice? There are few important factors to be considered before stepping into the field again. The Fear Factor Your sporting field is where you express yourself freely. Last few months have been scary. We all have lived in fear. Many are still unsure if going to play would be a safe choice. With fear in your mind,  practice will not have quality . If you have very rarely stepped out of the house in the last few months, you should take time to start off. Being mentally comfortable, accepting the current situation is very important before starting to play. Anxiety can lead to negati...