But I couldn't help noticing what the commentators said whenever a player missed a shot.
Apparently the grass surface had been beaten down, so the missed shots were often attributed to the uneven surface:
". . . the ball skipped on the surface"
". . . the grass is really slick"
Or the weather:
". . . the cool temperatures are really bothering him"
". . . the wind took that one"
Or the players responses to such an important tournament:
". . . he's feeling the pressure"
". . . he's a bundle of nerves"
Are these really any different than the excuses we use (we call them *reasons* why things don't go the way we planned? When our weight loss strategies go off course?
We are constantly searching for the factors (inside and out) that influence our behavior and our results.
The problem is -- one of the biggest factors is subconscious . . . almost imperceptible to our conscious minds.
Was it the bad bounce that caused the missed shot, or did an unconscious thought creep into the player's mind . . . ?
"I missed that shot last time."
That tiny whisper of doubt can make a world of difference in the arc of a player's stroke.
And it's no different than reaching for that second slice of pie, with the thought . . .
"I'll never keep it off anyway. Why try?"
If those doubts and fears are not uncovered and cleared, you will continue to sabotage. Things will continue to go wrong over and over again, even though your conscious desire remains strong.
No matter what you call them --
* Gary Craig, the founder of Emotional Freedom Techniques calls them "tail enders" (http://www.EFTvideos.com)
* Psychologists call them "ANTS" (Automatic Negative Thoughts)
* Coaches call them "Gremlins" - the inner critic, the narrator in your head who tells you who you are and what you should or shouldn't do.
Whatever you call them, these pesky doubts and fears have to be rooted out and cleared . . . or at the very least managed, in order to be successful.
Otherwise, they are more than a nuisance taking up space in your mind. They can outright lead to self-sabotage every time. Self-sabotage is extremely frustrating and discouraging when it comes to weight loss. It's not so easy to shake off the ANTS since they are nearly imperceptible. The first step is becoming aware and then taking steps to counteract them.
Tennis players do as much work on the "inner game" as they do on stroke production and strategy. They know that the game is 90% mental. They ALL have the ability to win if they don't get in their own way.
You do too.
Copyright 2006 Carol Solomon
Workouts And Weight Loss
There is a saying from where I come which says ?human beings? mouth is like a weather?. When things seems to be going good for you, you get overly praises from your fellow friends and if things go the other way however, the same people will also be saying you lack wisdom-not minding that whatever that is happening is not entirely your doing.
Where am I going with this article? You would ask me. Well, let me put a question to you; since you started your weight loss program what has been the reaction of your friends and relative? How have those close to you seen it? Have they been supportive and cooperative of it or have they been trying to discourage you and bring you down?
When one starts a weight loss program it will be natural and idealistic that one will want many friends to be supportive and ready to lend a hand but what happens on the face of it as this is a complicated world is many of one's friends and relation will not want you to see that program successful. They will be trying to make one revert to that old way of eating and doing things.
When this scenario presents itself what you just need to just ignore them. Don't allow their little talk to put you down and therefore throw away your weight loss goals. What you need is to be courageous and strong and keep to your gauntlet. Be determined that nothing is going to get in way to achieving healthier way of life and slender body.
But why is this subject a common thing among our friends when it is not that they hate us? The answer is simple-they are afraid and they are jealous. They are afraid because they know you will be successful with the weight loss program and they are jealous because they know you will be more attractive than they are.
Highlight below are the clues with which you will know their intentions:
1. Regular Denigration.
They have this annoying way of constantly critiquing you. They will want bring you down and criticize whatever you are doing and how you are doing it.
2. Making Fun Of You.
They will always make fun of anything you do. They will do this both in presence and at your back. And they will do this to the extent that you will want to quit your program.
3. Say That You Are Going Against Rules.
They will always tell you that you are doing things according to the rules in the weight loss guide. In fact, they will say you are doing it the wrong way.
4. Offering You Fat Foods.
If there is one thing that is common to these saboteurs then it is the method. They will suddenly just shove you one of your former favorite food and if you are not careful, you will fail the test. Just tell them you are OK and thank them.
That being said, how do you deal with these people permanently? Remember that some of them maybe a close friend or even a close relation; just ignore them and move on with your weight loss program.
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