What keeps you from playing to your handicap or better? Distracting thoughts in your head can cause doubt, indecision, and worry. These thoughts produce emotions that will cause biochemical changes in your body which will alter your golf swing. Your emotions … Continue reading
“How can I develop the confidence to believe and trust that I am a better golfer than how I am currently playing?” Confidence develops when you hit a particular shot successfully many times and you know you are capable of … Continue reading
The first thing to do is to determine what your mental stumbling blocks are. Take note of your limiting thoughts about the golf course or how you view your upcoming round. For example, you might think, “I worry about playing with … Continue reading
“How can I eliminate the negative thought that enters my mind when I am getting ready to hit a shot?” Negative thoughts come up from your unconscious mind where everything you have ever heard, seen, felt, tasted, or smelled is … Continue reading
Some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are; to eat healthy food, get fit, lose weight, drink less alcohol, and to manage stress. By managing these areas you can not only get healthier, you can improve your mental golf … Continue reading
“If you stay positive, you have a shot at a silver lining.” These words are spoken by actor Bradley Cooper in the 2013 Oscar nominated movie “Silver Linings Playbook.” Every dark cloud has a silver lining Every cloud has a silver … Continue reading
There are different ways to focus during a round of golf. Players like Ben Hogan concentrated on his game for the entire round by not talking to anyone and by not thinking about anything else. If you find that you lose your focus … Continue reading
“My biggest problem in golf is lack of confidence. How can I convince myself that I am capable?” “Confidence has to be the golfer’s greatest single weapon…if he believes he can get the ball into the hole, a lot of … Continue reading
It’s that time again…. A new year…. A chance to reorganize and begin again with a fresh new outlook. Did you accomplish your golf goals for 2012? If you didn’t, it’s time to begin forming your plan to decide what … Continue reading
Happy Holidays! The holidays are here and you are probably busier than ever right now. But I wanted to send you a “Thank You” for your support in helping me spread the word about how to increase your enjoyment of … Continue reading
32st YEAR OF MENTAL GOLF COACHING
Joan King, BCH is the founder of Positive Mental Imagery, a mental sports consulting service dedicated to helping golfers achieve their peak performances. Since 1992 Joan has given mental golf workshops, individual mental coaching and hypnosis to amateur and professional golfers internationally. Read More