1/8/2023 0 Comments Golf it controlsWhere are your thoughts in time when thinking about achieving your desired outcome for a golf shot – present or future? Clearly the future. You have read or been told how important it is to “stay present” or “be in the now” to play your best golf. Can you see it clearly in your mind’s eye right now? Consider this for a moment. Now, imagine for a moment you and I are standing on the tee looking down the fairway of your first hole on your golf course, preparing to play a shot. Was it due to poor technique or poor focus? Your heart rate quickens. Your muscles tighten. ![]() Unwittingly you can switch your attention from target to outcome orientation in an instant. The target itself can not change your physical state but your perception of the task can. However, you may notice that you do experience some anxiety when you start to think about potential outcomes. Now, if you could win $100,000 on completion of a successful throw would the basket suddenly create any anxiety? No, it’s still just your target. Sometimes you will hit it, sometimes you won’t but it always provides a focus for your actions. ![]() Would it create any anxiety if it were 20ft away. Your target and desired outcome in this example happen to be in the same physical location. What would be your desired outcome for this task? Paper ball in basket. Roll up a piece of used paper and throw it into a waste basket 10 ft away.
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