Creating A Peak Performance Mindset

Being able to stay at a high level of performance on a continuing basis is difficult for the majority of the population. It's important to have the right mindset in order to stay at a high level of living day in and day out. There are certain mental techniques that you can use. 1. Make sure you are keeping yourself fit. Get out and exercise. This will enable you to deal with both mental and physical stress that may come your way. 2. Eat high quality foods. By eating right and healthy, your body will get the proper nutrients for physical and mental health. 3. Do deep breathing. Our blood supply needs constant oxygen that will energize our bodies and minds. This will insure that our bodies get the energy it needs and keep our lungs healthy too. 4. Do mental training. Meditation and self-hypnosis as well as visualization help to calm a stressed mind and to develop focus and awareness. The more you're able to train your mind on a regular basis, the easier it will be to access that calm state whenever you need it. 5. Stay optimistic. Having a positive mindset is important for continued high level performance. Being around positive people will help you too. 6. Have positive goals. Having goals that you can stay focused on will help you stay focused on the task at hand and provide a target to aim for. 7. Do some extreme self-care. Taking care of you first is important for recovery. You've done some of it in the other steps. It's important to take some down time. This recovery period will help raise your performance level when you are taking action. (c) 2011 by Bob Choat About the Author: Bob Choat, MS, CH.t., CTNLP, NASM-CPT does Peak Performance Coaching Training and also works as personal trainer in Southern California. His training in hypnosis, psychology, and fitness enables him to best help in both mind and body towards complete fitness. He has a Masters in Psychology and degrees in business and leadership. He also completed leadership training from Rapport Leadership International and the U.S. Marines. www.HypnoMindPower.com