The success of the performance depends on the right attitude before the competition. Even an experienced athlete may not be able to achieve the desired result if he cannot handle the excitement. Newbies are the most anxious. Techniques and methods of psychological mood are selected individually, depending on the sport and the individual characteristics of the athlete. There are also general recommendations to bring the body and psyche into a state of alertness.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare for the competition a few days before the start. Physical activity is reduced. More attention is paid to technical and tactical training. Trainings are recommended to be carried out at the same time during which the competition is planned to be held. It is advisable to adhere to the usual sleep, rest and diet. When the competition is held in a different climate and time zone, the athlete must travel to the competition site in advance and adapt to them.
Step 2
Try to take your mind off your upcoming performance the day before the competition. Go to a concert, movie theater, circus show, or read an interesting book. If the competition takes place in an unfamiliar city, you can arrange an orientation walk and visit the local museum. Have a relaxation session. Achieve a calm and relaxed state. Avoid talking about the possible outcome of the competition. Take control of your own thoughts and emotions. This will save you from "burnout" at the start.
Step 3
Immediately before the performance, inspect the competition area, do a light warm-up with competition equipment. Warming up helps in combating excessive anxiety and negative emotions. It improves the activity of all body systems, tones the muscles and activates the brain. Warm-up is a necessary means of preventing injuries and is carried out 5-10 minutes before the start.
Step 4
During the warm-up, repeat the previously prepared formulas for self-hypnosis, for example: “I am calm. I am confident in my abilities. I will succeed. I'm one hundred percent ready for the competition. It is better to start practicing self-hypnosis a month before the competition. Then it will be perceived by the psyche as a trigger - a quick switch from one state to another.
