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Emotionally rewarding athletic development means
self-satisfaction resulting from concentrated maximum athletic effort. Love of
sport and happiness with personal or professional development will lead to self-actualization,
and enhanced self-esteem, and confidence. These are natural biofeedback
signals…Listen to them!
Knowing about, and believing
in yourself in relationship to your sport is very important. Self-acceptance
supports satisfaction with gradual athletic growth. Peak performance is most probable when athletes are in the “zone.”
This concept applies to athletics, academics, work, and life in general. The psychological principles of peak performance are universal. Learn them in athletics and you can apply them throughout your life.
Professionals can assist you
find your own “Zone,” though ultimately, only each athlete can figure it out
for themselves. It takes time to sense and voluntarily control entry into the “Zone.”
Biofeedback training can provide improved concentration, relaxation, control
and faster reaction times. Happiness with
sport and performance are good starting points for each athlete intent upon
discovering their respective Zone of Peak Performance. Once the “Zone”
is experienced you won’t forget it. Knowledge of it assists in organizing
yourself towards getting back into it. Others
experience the “Zone” too, including musicians, artists, and others seeking
peak performance experiences. Rock guitarist Carlos Santana has talked about
entering his Zone when he records. These principles also apply to work performance, relationships and following your inner compass. Learning to trust yourself, mind and body will help you achieve in any endeavor.
