“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
Today is the unique calendar day of 12-12-12 which will never happen again. Consecutive calendar dates won’t happen again for 88 years when it will be 01-01-01. An estimated 7.500 brides will make it a memorable day by marrying today, a … Continue reading
Would you like to see your kids, grandkids or yourself achieve success by mastering the mental game of golf? Make a permanent change Like your will power, “blocking out” a negative thought only works temporarily while you are thinking about it. … Continue reading
When you play in tournaments, you have to play in the rain until the greenskeeper or tournament chairman determines the course unfit for play. I remember playing in the USGA Senior Women’s Amateur at Sea Island when the wind was … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Day here in the USA is a time when we give thanks for the abundance in our lives. Thankfulness, gratitude, or appreciation is a positive feeling of the heart that acknowledges what we have received or what we are … Continue reading
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Today is the day when old supernatural superstitions surface. Black cats are often used in Halloween decorations. Do black cats scare you? In the past they have been used as symbols of bad luck and mischief. But today … Continue reading
In most sports, the body is trained to react to different situations because there is no time to stop, ponder choices, and make a decision. In golf, the ball waits for the golfer. The accepted time for a foursome 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