Mentality Wins Quotes

“sport, like a ball, stick, or uniform, and place it directly in front of you. For the first step, focus your attention on a specific spot on the object. As you keep your eyes on that specific spot, slowly repeat to yourself a word or phrase related to the object such as “tape,” “red,” or “ball.” Every time you catch your attention drifting, repeat this concentration cue to help yourself focus again. Practice this for one to two minutes. For the second part, close your eyes and try to call up a visual image of the object and the specific spot on the object you chose. Continue to repeat your concentration cue every time your mind drifts away from the mental image. Practice this for one to two minutes. For the third part, pick up the object and study it with your hands. Explore how it feels to touch the texture of the surfaces, the temperature, the edges, the feel of raised writing or scuff marks, etc. As you do this, continue to repeat your concentration cue when your mind”
― Jonathan Jenkins, Mentality Wins: The Athlete's Playbook for Thriving in Sport and Life

“Skill to Try: Object Stare Try this three-part mental drill to increase your ability to focus. First, find an object from your”
― Jonathan Jenkins, Mentality Wins: The Athlete's Playbook for Thriving in Sport and Life