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“I have been able to have a very successful opening to my season, I have never scored this well, and I plan on keeping it up. Every day I go to the golf course, no matter what mood I am in, I know I can go low. I cannot wait for the future! There are big things coming this summer! I am ecstatic about finally reaching my full potential.”

Words Have Wings, so Speak Good Things

“I AM. Two of the most powerful words, for what you put after them shapes your reality.”

ANONYMOUS

NOTICE WHAT YOU say to yourself.

Instead of saying:

•I will not miss this goal.

•I hope I don’t mess up this shift.

•I must not embarrass myself in front of my team.

•I can’t let my team/coach/family/self down.

Repeat in your mind, again and again:

•I’m going to score now.

•I will skate like the wind.

•I am going to make my team/coach/family/self proud.

You get the idea. Fan the flames of your own success and take responsibility for your progress by speaking to yourself in a way that encourages you to do better. Enjoy talking to yourself in a positive way. After all, when others say encouraging things to you, it feels good. Why not speak to yourself in the same way?