Mental Fitness
Mental fitness is a state of mind which helps a person perform to the best of his or her ability.
It concerns:
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Method of Achievement |
| Motivation |
Goal setting - a process of setting targets as a means of developing
motivation and directing appropriate attentional focus. |
| Self-confidence |
Elimination
of anxiety |
| Positive imagery |
Visualisation - mental rehearsal of tasks. |
| Control of
anxiety |
Relaxation, Centering - a breathing technique to reduce
tension. |
| Concentration |
Focusing |
| Persistence |
Positive attitude,experience |
| Preparation |
Performance
segmenting - a means of enhancing psychological
control by breaking down preparation into distinct phases. |
| Commitment |
Putting in the efford |
Mental fitness is basically common sense, but it is not often common
practice. Give yourself a rating from 1-10 on the above aspects.
| Motivation |
1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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| Self-confidence |
1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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| Positive imagery |
1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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| Control of
anxiety |
1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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| Concentration |
1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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| Persistence |
1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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| Preparation |
1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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| Commitment |
1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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The results should identify which areas you perceive as requiring attention in your quest for mental fitness.
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