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Sports CoachesNeed An Edge Too - Better Mental Development - by David Wandless

Sports and athletics trainers usually have very good programmes to develop a person`s physical technique. You`d expect them to. They are generally experts in their field, at least you`d hope so. But often a sports coach ignores one important aspect of a person`s development; mental development and mental attitude This should play a higher profile role with all sports and athletics trainers.

Trainers agree that concentration is one key to a consistent sports technique. If you`re not totally focused on a sport, if your mind is drifting to that problem at the office, that argument with the spouse, that letter from the bank, then no sports trainer can help you. Your game will go the same way as your thoughts; a downward spiral!

Sports and athletics trainers seldom focus on this as THE main problem in sports; mental development. They should!

* In tennis, sports trainers focus on the serve and the ground-strokes.

* In golf, sports trainers focus on the swing.

* In basketball, sports and athletics trainers focus on the positioning and shot selection.

* In baseball, it`s hand / eye coordination.

* In athletics it`s speed and agility.

A machine can be taught to do all of these things. We`re not machines!

Trainers sometimes forget that a person is more than a machine. They should realize that a body is nothing without a mind`s input. Sports coaches should make sure that mental development is as important as the physical.

How can you enhance your mental development and attitude to the game?

Many packages purport to help you develop your potential and improve mental development. Some of them even work. One of the most widely recognized is The Performer`s Edge by Ed Strachar. In it he shows how you can easily develop your mental potential and shows how to enhance mental development. Trainers take note!

* Sports and athletics trainers should focus on the positive parts of a person`s game.

* Trainers need to adapt their physical approach to incorporate mental development (of course sports and athletics trainers may need to study mental development first).

* These trainers need to gain an edge over OTHER sports coaches. They need to improve their own mental development, so they can show how the physical and mental work together to make a rounded athlete.

Reaching that state of concentration, mental development and focus in sport, athletics or elsewhere is something many of us have not been shown how to do and find difficult. If it`s golf, learning to focus on your golf-swing while shutting out other thoughts is essential if you aim to emulate Tiger Woods. Worry less, focus more. The secret to a good game.

Whatever the sport, ask your sports coach or athletics trainer about mental development. It could help you to choose a better sports and athletics trainer!

For more information please visit http//:www.performersedge.com

January Soul Snacks - By Susie Cortright

Soul Snacks are spontaneous time-outs: creative ways you can nurture your spirit in 15 minutes or less.

Here`s a week`s worth, specially designed to help you infuse this cold season with joy and warmth.

Day One

Regardless of how you`re doing with your New Year`s Resolutions, let us take this day to put a positive spin on things. Ask yourself:

In what ways is your life right on track? What do you love about the way your life is right now? Record your thoughts and insights in your journal. (An affordable luxury to help you: Jennifer Louden`s Inner Organizer for 2004 at http://www.momscape.com/a/comfortqueen.htm )

Day Two

Make sure your dollars are doing what you want them to in this world. Check the evaluation of your favorite stores` social and environmental performance here:

http://www.responsibleshopper.org (For more information, read Eliza Bloom`s "How to Make a Difference with Your Dollars":

http://www.momscape.com/articles/bloom/dollars.htm )

Day Three

Start the "Generosity Game" in your neighborhood. It all starts with a card inviting you to do a good turn for someone - anonymously. Then you pass on the card, which invites the kindness recipient to go perform a random act of kindness for someone else. You can download and print the cards at the Generosity Game website. The site also provides more information on the game and fosters imagination on creative ways to make the world a little nicer. http://www.generosity.org

Day Four

A recent study indicates that a weekly talk with a friend can be as effective against moderate depression as counseling or antidepressants. Even if you`re not feeling blue, call a friend who may be having a tough time. Meet her for coffee or a jog through the park. Let her know how much she means to you.

Day Five

Put aromatherapy to work for you. Try an energizing scent, such as orange - or a soothing scent, such as lavender. Combine two drops of essential oil to a teaspoon of safflower or canola oil, whatever`s on hand. Massage the blend onto your pulse points. Another affordable luxury: you can download aromatherapist Francoise Rapp`s "Spa Recipes for All Seasons" for free here: http://www.momscape.com/aromalchemy

Day Six

Treat yourself to a new magazine full of new recipes that are just right for the season. Bon Appetit and Cooking Light (if you`re watching your calories) are great choices. Get good deals and free gifts on these magazines here:

http://www.momscape.com/a/bluedolphin.htm

Day Seven

Brainstorm ways you can get away from it all in 15 minutes or less. Whether it`s an indulgent bath, a phone call to a distant friend, or quiet time with a good novel, schedule one of these "escape tasks" for today. Then call a friend and encourage her to do the same.

Susie Michelle Cortright is the author of the Soul Snacks booklet series-- http://www.momscape.com/soulsnacks -- and founder of the award-winning website Momscape.com, featuring exclusive resources to help women balance their busy-ness. Visit http://www.momscape.com today and get her "6 Days to Less Stress" course free.

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