The Art Of Focus
Your mind holds roughly 90% of everything you will ever need to become a successful golf player. Oh heck, make that 95%! Arnold Palmer stated, "The toughest 6 inches in the game of golf is between a player's ears".
Increasing your ability to focus is the best way to improve your game.
Many players think they can improve their game by buying DVDs and new clubs, or going as far as hiring coaches and taking lessons in expensive clubs. But, in all truth, what you truly need to play like a pro is something you don't actually have to pay for.
Your focus should be on your final result. concentration is what makes a game of golf. It is very possible that you rushed in and played without really concentrating. No wonder the ball ended up going haywire!
It is more profitable to focus on 10 swings than wasting your time on 100 swings you just rush into. Being tired certainly affects your swing. Taking a break during practices is essential. Brain breaks give your mind and body a chance to implement what you're learning.
One of the old tricks to use to learn how to focus, is to light a candle and then concentrate on only seeing the flame. If your mind shifts to anything else, quickly bring it back to focus on the flame. Your entire focus must be on the colors of the flame, and on how they melt into each other.
It might be hard to even keep your attention for three minutes in the beginning. Work up to 20 minutes, and your ability to focus on anything will have improved immensely. And surely, the golf course will be one of the places where you can use this great skill.
Taking the next shot is the only thing that should be on your mind. Allow your mind to relax when you take a break. Don't try to concentrate the entire game, or you'll get very fatigued, very quickly. Try to keep any kind of mental workout reserved for when you have to make a hard shot, and focus on your next shot. You should also be self contained and know how to handle your emotions. Maintaining your cool will allow you to obtain a better performance. Emotions can change as fast as the wind when you play golf. Going from being absolutely happy to completely angry can happen in a matter of seconds. In fact, the feeling of anger is actually a series of reactions that happen in just 1/30th of a second.
Nip it in the bud. The important thing is to figure out what is really making you angry. focus on the bigger picture and see how today is but a speck of paint on it. Your game is even less important than that. Looking at the situation for what it really is helps in getting priorities straight.
Master the mental art of focus, and you've got 95% of the game of golf all figured out!
Increasing your ability to focus is the best way to improve your game.
Many players think they can improve their game by buying DVDs and new clubs, or going as far as hiring coaches and taking lessons in expensive clubs. But, in all truth, what you truly need to play like a pro is something you don't actually have to pay for.
Your focus should be on your final result. concentration is what makes a game of golf. It is very possible that you rushed in and played without really concentrating. No wonder the ball ended up going haywire!
It is more profitable to focus on 10 swings than wasting your time on 100 swings you just rush into. Being tired certainly affects your swing. Taking a break during practices is essential. Brain breaks give your mind and body a chance to implement what you're learning.
One of the old tricks to use to learn how to focus, is to light a candle and then concentrate on only seeing the flame. If your mind shifts to anything else, quickly bring it back to focus on the flame. Your entire focus must be on the colors of the flame, and on how they melt into each other.
It might be hard to even keep your attention for three minutes in the beginning. Work up to 20 minutes, and your ability to focus on anything will have improved immensely. And surely, the golf course will be one of the places where you can use this great skill.
Taking the next shot is the only thing that should be on your mind. Allow your mind to relax when you take a break. Don't try to concentrate the entire game, or you'll get very fatigued, very quickly. Try to keep any kind of mental workout reserved for when you have to make a hard shot, and focus on your next shot. You should also be self contained and know how to handle your emotions. Maintaining your cool will allow you to obtain a better performance. Emotions can change as fast as the wind when you play golf. Going from being absolutely happy to completely angry can happen in a matter of seconds. In fact, the feeling of anger is actually a series of reactions that happen in just 1/30th of a second.
Nip it in the bud. The important thing is to figure out what is really making you angry. focus on the bigger picture and see how today is but a speck of paint on it. Your game is even less important than that. Looking at the situation for what it really is helps in getting priorities straight.
Master the mental art of focus, and you've got 95% of the game of golf all figured out!
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