HAPPY HALLOWEEN!<\/p>\n
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 in Ireland, Scotland and England, it’s considered good luck for a black cat to cross your path.<\/p>\n
It has been stated that 50% of our population has a superstition. Athletes are especially prone to having superstitions about\u00a0winning. Check out the May 2011 newsletter http:\/\/bit.ly\/RsKlG7<\/a> \u201cSuperstition in the Mental Game of Golf\u201d.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n Athletes who have a poor performance day tend to look back at their day to find unrelated reasons for it happening.\u00a0For example, forgetting to have your lucky rabbit\u2019s foot with you would be something to blame.\u00a0This belief could then become a necessary action to take\u00a0to avoid failure.<\/p>\n Acting on a superstitious belief is a way to trick your mind into believing something that is against science.\u00a0 In trying to control the situation, you are then controlled by the superstitious thinking. Did Jack Nicklaus really believe that if he didn\u2019t have three coins in his pocket it would keep him from winning? Or, what about Christina Kim\u2019s belief that she will bring bad luck to her game if she steps on the edge where the fairway meets the green?<\/p>\n In a research study two groups of golfers were given several golf balls. One group was told that they had lucky golf balls. This group sunk 35% more putts than the group that wasn\u2019t told anything. You create your own luck when preparation meets opportunity.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n What you conceive and believe<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n you can achieve!<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n What do you believe? What are you telling yourself? Are you looking for superstitious reasons for your bad rounds? This is not the kind of magic you want to happen on the golf course. This change has to be made off the golf course. Sit quietly and think about what you do that is not based on reality. Visualize repeatedly what you do want to happen and create your own magical luck.<\/p>\n \u00a0Play \u201cIn the Zone\u201d With Joan<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Be sure to check the PMI website <\/a>and Blog<\/a> for previous mental golf tips.<\/p>\n For more in-depth information about how to play \u201cin the zone\u201d contact Joan@pmi4.com<\/a> or call 828-696-2547 for a complimentary 15-minute personal consultation.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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