Self talk influences emotions, moods, and behavior. It can be positive or negative, rational or irrational. Effective self talk is positive, process-focused, and emphasizes controllable factors like effort. Negative self talk like "The Critic" can be detected and disrupted using techniques like thought stopping and counterarguments to replace irrational beliefs with more constructive thoughts. Reprogramming self talk requires developing scripts with positive affirmations, goals, and cues to enhance performance.
Self motivation Is the Highest level of motivationRaju Samanta
What is Self Motivation?
Why Self Motivation is the Highest level of motivation?
What is Motivation?
What are the Importance of Motivation?
What is SMART goal setting?
What is Internal and external motivation?
Secrets of motivation.
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Self motivation Is the Highest level of motivationRaju Samanta
What is Self Motivation?
Why Self Motivation is the Highest level of motivation?
What is Motivation?
What are the Importance of Motivation?
What is SMART goal setting?
What is Internal and external motivation?
Secrets of motivation.
ppt on self motivation.
Motivation ppt
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self motivation ppt
This is a presentation on Self Motivation. Self Motivation is one of most important intra-personal skills. When we are low, instead of trying to derive inspiration from others we can utilize the inner strength to motivate ourselves.
Want to be the best you can be? You've got to think it to win it! Contact John Ellsworth, Master Mental Game Coach and Sports Psychology Consultant. ProtexSports.com
This presentation takes you in the realm of your confidence, allows you to know what is self-confidence, the building blocks of self-confidence and ways and means to achieve those.
Empathy in leadership : how will it serve the leaders and the team?
Much has been talked about the need for leaders to have empathy. At the same time, the conversation of how to develop empathy and on whether empathy can be learned or not has surfaced too.
Before we go into how empathy can be developed, let's take a look at how empathy helps leaders to be more effective with their team and what to be cautious on ie on how empathy can go wrong.
Yes, you read that right. It CAN go wrong, if it's not exercised with other EQ competencies and it can lead to burnout.
I believe this has been one of the major reasons why some leaders are very cautious or even reluctant about exercising empathy with their team.
Let me know what do you think.
Self Confidence is something which people miss on very quickly, With this presentation help your co team members or classmates or colleagues to gain back their confidence. We have added self test, games, videos, motivational quotes and stories to gain our confidence back or to check at what level of confidence are we at.
This is a presentation on Self Motivation. Self Motivation is one of most important intra-personal skills. When we are low, instead of trying to derive inspiration from others we can utilize the inner strength to motivate ourselves.
Want to be the best you can be? You've got to think it to win it! Contact John Ellsworth, Master Mental Game Coach and Sports Psychology Consultant. ProtexSports.com
This presentation takes you in the realm of your confidence, allows you to know what is self-confidence, the building blocks of self-confidence and ways and means to achieve those.
Empathy in leadership : how will it serve the leaders and the team?
Much has been talked about the need for leaders to have empathy. At the same time, the conversation of how to develop empathy and on whether empathy can be learned or not has surfaced too.
Before we go into how empathy can be developed, let's take a look at how empathy helps leaders to be more effective with their team and what to be cautious on ie on how empathy can go wrong.
Yes, you read that right. It CAN go wrong, if it's not exercised with other EQ competencies and it can lead to burnout.
I believe this has been one of the major reasons why some leaders are very cautious or even reluctant about exercising empathy with their team.
Let me know what do you think.
Self Confidence is something which people miss on very quickly, With this presentation help your co team members or classmates or colleagues to gain back their confidence. We have added self test, games, videos, motivational quotes and stories to gain our confidence back or to check at what level of confidence are we at.
Overcoming Negative Self-Talk to Win in Health and FitnessRebooted Body
So many readers and listeners who come to me to improve their health and wellbeing struggle with negative self-talk. It's like a boa constrictor wrapped around their good intentions, squeezing the life out of their journey.
In this free workbook, I hope to empower people with clear action steps that will set them on a path toward overcoming negative self-talk.
It's not a be-all, end-all, but it's a great start. Hopefully it gives you some important insight and inspires you to go deeper.
You can find more content on sustainable health and wellness at http://rebootedbody.com
This guide is an adaptation of some the work that we do inside of the Total Body Reboot online program at http://myrebootedbody.com
Ini adalah free ebook yang memberikan gambaran kepada Anda bahwa semua orang bisa melakukan self healing. Untuk mendapatkan versi lengkap dari ebook ini silahkan follow saya di twitter @awindriatmoko dan mention dengan hastag #AmazingHolisticAwareness. Follow facebook: Agung Windriatmoko atau Path dengan nama yang sama. Dengan senang hati saya akan kirimkan full version kepada Anda.
This was a presentation I built and delivered for an annual Project Management Symposium in 2009. I borrowed heavily from a presentation I did in 2008 at the SAPPHIRE convention in Orlando, but I changed up the stories a bit and linked into some great content by Penelope Sue Greenberg, Ralph H. Greenberg, Yvonne Lederer Antonucci from the Kelly School of Business 2007 titled “Creating & Sustaining Trust in Virtual teams”.
its now on my blog at http://bloomportu.wordpress.com/
Our happy brain chemicals (dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphin) are inherited from earlier mammals. They did not evolve to make you happy all the time. They are meant to motivate you to go toward things that promote your genes, and warn you to avoid things that threaten your genes. No conscious interest in your genes is involved - these chemicals create such strong impulses that we search for information to make sense of them. That's the job of our big cortex. It's not easy being a mammal, but your ups and downs are easier to manage when you know the job they do in the state of nature.
Want to be the best you can be? You've got to think it to win it! Contact John Ellsworth, Master Mental Game Coach and Sports Psychology Consultant. ProtexSports.com
Under mentioned five simple exercises can help you recognize, and start to shift, the mind-sets that limit your potential as a leader.
1. Find your strengths
2. Practice the pause
3. Forge trust
4. Choose your questions wisely
5. Make time to recover
Emotional Intelligence: is at the core of this process: This is about building self awareness and self belief in order to achieve your full potential and to be able to maximize your performance in all areas of your life.
Coaching generates Emotional Intelligence through an understanding of SELF.
Emotional awareness increases PEAK PERFORMANCE, which in turn increases bottom line profit.
The motivational predispositions we possess inform the way we experience the world – and they are with us through good times and bad. Developing a deeper awareness of our motivational drivers can help us with the essential and difficult work of self-regulation: making conscious choices to manage our emotional impulses and respond more objectively (and productively) to life’s challenges.
In this webinar, we explore:
The fundamentals of motivation: recognizing our drivers, as well as their complexities and contradictions
How motivation can manifest in our lives - in ways that may help us or challenge us
The cycles of reaction: identifying what our sensitivities are, how we react, and what we can do to mitigate their impact
Create more SWIFT Success with new go GO Mindset Mastery process & real Meaningful goals that create TRUE Success with Tony Dovale successactivators.com/free-book/
Entrepreneurs need a new mindset to create value and meaning as they master thier crafts and talents with PMR protocol to Rewire, re-energise and rejuvenate your brain and mindset. see more info at www.lifemasters.co.za and business Keynote speakers at www.tonydovalespeaks.com
Managing People with Love and Logic. Using Trust and transparency to engage a workforce. How to motivate using love and logic. How to develop an organization to be more productive with a workforce that has higher morale and trust in leadership.
Baby ganesha sitting on the lap of lord shiva and mother parvathi vintage baz...Dokka Srinivasu
These are 2 different Baby Ganesha sitting on the Lap of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvathi vintage bazaar post cards of 19th Century in my collection.
I am sharing these in my Heritage of India blog.
http://indian-heritage-and-culture.blogspot.in/2015/09/baby-ganesha-sitting-on-lap-of-lord.html
Every person want to fulfill something in his or her life. But success is coming to those people who are moving forward to implement some action instead of just thinking. Success is coming to those who think properly with proper and dedicated planning.
Every person has infinite potential within him/her. These 18 principles are useful as how a person use his infinite potential to succeed in life.
I prepared this power point presentation and i hope many people will benefited with this presentation to succeed in their Goals and Life. All the best to the readers those who study and implement these principles.
Maithreem Bhajatha song by smt. m.s. subbulakshmi at united nationsDokka Srinivasu
Maithree Bhajatha Song by Srimati M.S. Subbulakshmi at United Nations
http://srimati-ms-subbulakshmi.blogspot.in/2012/04/maithree-bhajatha-song-by-srimati-ms.html
Lord shiva with young ganesh mythological post cardDokka Srinivasu
This is my mythological post card. i share this in my heritage of india blog.
http://indian-heritage-and-culture.blogspot.in/2012/04/lord-shiva-with-young-ganesha.html
Heritage of India, Taj Mahal Post Card
I shared this in my heritage of India blog.
http://indian-heritage-and-culture.blogspot.in/2012/04/taj-mahal-post-card.html
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Knee anatomy and clinical tests 2024.pdfvimalpl1234
This includes all relevant anatomy and clinical tests compiled from standard textbooks, Campbell,netter etc..It is comprehensive and best suited for orthopaedicians and orthopaedic residents.
Basavarajeeyam is a Sreshta Sangraha grantha (Compiled book ), written by Neelkanta kotturu Basavaraja Virachita. It contains 25 Prakaranas, First 24 Chapters related to Rogas& 25th to Rasadravyas.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Saeid Safari
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The Gram stain is a fundamental technique in microbiology used to classify bacteria based on their cell wall structure. It provides a quick and simple method to distinguish between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, which have different susceptibilities to antibiotics
1. UNDERSTANDING
SELF TALK
Damon Burton & Bernie Holliday
Vandal Sport Psychology Services
University of Idaho
2. WHAT IS SELF TALK?
The steady stream of on-going
thoughts or internal dialogue that
goes on in our minds constantly
Your self talk influences your moods,
emotions, and ultimately your
behavior
3. THREE CHARACTERISTICS
OF SELF TALK…
rationality
Trained minds learn to think more positively,
logically, and systematically.
specificity
Self talk becomes conditioned to success and
failure events, changing dramatically based on the
mindset created in particular situations.
automaticity
Extensive repetition creates highly automatic
thoughts, called beliefs.
Automaticity of self talk is a two-edged sword
when examining its impact on performance.
4. SELF TALK ABC’S…
A = Activating Event
No Inherently stressful situations or events
“ W e a r e n o t d is t u r b e d b y t h in g s , b u t b y
t h e v ie w s o f w h ic h w e t a k e o f t h e m ” –
E p ic t e t u s
B = Belief about the Event
Athletes attach positive or negative meanings to neutral
events based on their highly automatic belief system
C = Consequences
Our beliefs about the event lead to positive or negative
consequences, both emotionally and behaviorally
Thus, the meaning that we attach to events can
positively or negatively impact our emotions,
behaviors, and ultimately our performance
5. DOES SELF TALK WORK?
Self talk patterns have been shown to be
important predictors of sport success
Positive self talk predominates in more
effective performances, while negative
thoughts more frequently accompany
poorer performances
Hardy et al. (2005) Self Talk review
Mental training packages that include self
talk training as part of the intervention
promote enhanced performance over 80%
of the time
6. REPROGRAMMING
SELF TALK…
Reactive versus proactive approaches to
enhancing athletes’ self talk
Most athletes prefer proactive approaches to
self talk reprogramming, rather than “old
school” reactive approaches
The key to the proactive approach is to
identify and create positive, facilitating
thoughts (e.g., reprogramming) that can
enhance athletes’ emotions and performance
Self talk scripts are effective thought
reprogramming tools
7. TYPES OF SELF TALK…
Positive Affirmations
thoughts that focus on your desirable
characteristics and qualities
Goals
thoughts that keep your mind positively focused on
the task-at-hand, promote high effort, and enhance
persistence
Appraisals
thoughts that determine the degree to which a
situation is perceived as threatening or challenging
Self talk reprogramming promotes appraising
problems as challenges or opportunities to learn and
grow rather than threats and opportunities to fail
8. TYPES OF SELF TALK…
Attributions
Reasons or explanations of success and failure
Self talk reprogramming encourages performers to
attribute success and failure to factors they can
control and change, such as effort, ability, and degree
of preparedness
Cue Words
Quick reminders used during practice and
competition
Keep the mind positively focused on process-
oriented, present-focused reminders that should
facilitate performance
9. USES OF SELF TALK…
Elevate Motivation
Intrinsic motivation occurs when athletes feel
competent and in control. Self talk reprogramming
should emphasize these factors
Enhance Focus/Concentration
Self talk helps athletes focus on their priorities and
goals, rather than on distractions
Manage Stress
Controlling self talk, particularly limiting negative or
self-defeating thoughts, helps to minimize the amount
of stress athletes experience
10. USES OF SELF TALK…
Boost Self-Confidence
Persuasive self talk can convince athletes
that they possess the competence and
preparation to be successful
Maximize Skill Development and
Performance
Cues and goals can help athletes remain
focused on performance-relevant cues
while disregarding and avoiding irrelevant
distracter cues during skill development
and performance
11. “SMART TALK”
COMMANDMENTS
1. Be an optimist, not a pessimist
♦ Self talk is a choice. Choose the “half full”
option. See situations as challenges rather than
threats.
2. Remain realistic and objective
♦ Think constructively, not just positively
3. Focus on the present -- “Here-n-now” self talk
♦ Avoid “woulda, coulda, shoulda’s,” and “what
if’s”
4. Appraise problems as challenges rather than threats
• See problems as opportunities to learn
12. “SMART TALK”
COMMANDMENTS
5. View successes as replicable and failures as
surmountable
See success as due to ability and effort not luck
6. Concentrate on process not product
Process is controllable and product is not
7. Concentrate self talk on “controllables”
Possibly the single most important factor
Make a list of what you can control in sport.
Make a list of what you can’t control
8. Separate performance from self-worth
We are not our performance
13. HOW TO REPROGRAM
SELF TALK…
Focus on appropriate positive thoughts and
repeat those thoughts frequently
Athletes are urged to develop self talk
scripts that can target one or more
specific needs using a variety of self talk
types as well as the more general
guidelines outlined by the “Smart Talk
Commandments”
Scripts offer athletes a tool that can be
used to reprogram positive self talk
14. CORRECTING
UNPRODUCTIVE THINKING…
Extremely difficult to change
negative thoughts due to their
highly automatic nature.
However, irrational beliefs and
cognitive distortions are learned
behaviors, so they can be
unlearned.
16. “THE CRITIC”
“The Critic” has your life planned out in detail and
castigates you whenever you break one of the
unwritten rules you’re suppose to live by.
“The critic” calls you names (e.g., stupid, untalented,
slacker, weak, slow, selfish).
It reads others’ minds and tells you they consider you
wanting because they’re bored, frustrated, threatened
or unhappy.
“The critic” exaggerates the size and impact of your
weaknesses, and uses your values against you (e.g.,
“good players always play hurt.”)
“The critic” is the most negative part of each of us,
and it hits you where it hurts, where your self-esteem
is low.
17. DEALING WITH
NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
D1 = Detect
• Self-awareness of unconscious
thought patterns
D2 = Disrupt
• Thought stopping
D3 = Dispute
• Reframing using counterarguments
E = New & more beneficial
effects
18. DETECTING NEGATIVE
THOUGHTS…
cognitive distortions are general
types of faulty thinking
irrational beliefs are more specific,
but highly automated, negative
thoughts that create behavioral and
emotional problems for athletes
19. COMMON COMPETITIVE
COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS
Catastrophizing
expecting the worst
exaggerating the consequences
Overgeneralization
forming conclusions based on insufficient information
Blaming
not accepting responsibility for mistakes
Musturbation
must’s, should’s, and ought to’s
a form of concrete, inflexible, and unforgiving thinking
Polarized thinking
good or bad, right or wrong, succeed or fail, etc.
leaves little room for mistakes or being human
20. COMMON COMPETITIVE
IRRATIONAL BELIEFS
Fear of Failure
“It is terrible and unbearable when my game
is not the way I want it to be”
Social Approval
“I must win the approval of others and
impress everyone who sees me perform”
control-based irrational belief
21. COMMON COMPETITIVE
IRRATIONAL BELIEFS
Perfectionism
“I should be completely competent in every
aspect of my game at all times, never have
ups and downs, and never make mistakes”
The team that makes the most mistakes usually
wins – Coach John Wooden’s philosophy on
playing hard and mistakes
Mistakes are a normal and necessary part of
learning
22. COMMON COMPETITIVE
IRRATIONAL BELIEFS
Equity
“Life should be fair and if I diligently work at
my game, I should improve, play well, and get
the rewards I deserve”
Life is not fair!
Hard work increases your chances of success, but
there are no guarantees.
Social comparison
“The behavior and performance of other
competitors is extremely important to me and
can destroy my game”
Cannot control others’ performances nor can they
control your own performance
23. DISRUPTING NEGATIVE
THOUGHTS…
Thought stopping uses intense internal
cues such as a word, image,
kinesthetic movement (e.g., snapping a
rubber band), or some combination of
cues.
Stop the stream of negative thoughts as
quickly as possible so you can begin
focusing on reframing the situation.
24. COUNTERARGUMENTS TO
DISPUTE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
productive way to view the situation
put your negative thoughts on trial
argue why the negative belief is
irrational and unproductive and
provide a more logical and helpful
view of the situation
Counterarguments are solutions, not
cover-ups!!