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"Cock
A Doodle Do"
I would
like to share an email correspondence about a question I
received several years ago. You will find the correspondence helpful in eliminating
negative thoughts.
"Hi Michael,
I've enjoyed your book and your "tips"...and agree with focus on
the moment, not the outcome. However, in the last few tournaments
I've played in (handicap 2.1) my brain seems to focus on negative
outcome...what can happen bad, rather the a good clear picture of
the shot in my minds eye. Any thoughts?? "
This was my response. Your question
is the same one I was asked a couple of weeks ago by a good friend
of mine who is playing on the buy.com tour. Only he referred to
his negative thoughts as pink elephants or negative thoughts that
pop up out of the blue for no reason at all.
I told him
that when negative thoughts (emotions) occur it is important not
to give them the time of the day or allow them to hang around in
your mind. I told him that when a pink elephant comes up, just say,
"Cock A Doodle Do" like a rooster and tell your mind that the negative
thoughts are not welcome. He tried it and said, "It works". The
following week he shot 72, 67, 69 and 69.
This may
seem silly at first, but it works. Your mind can only dwell on one
thought at a time. So why be negative, when you can be positive.
Your negative thoughts can only exist if you allow them. So the
next time they pop up, just say, "Cock A Doodle Do" and go about
your business. Try it, it works. Keep me posted as to your progress.
"Mike, IT
seems to work!!!! Today when the "pink Elephants" arrived I didn't
say "Cock A Doodle Do"...but; I did say to myself..." That is stupid,
I'm only allowed one thought, sooooooo it must be positive" and low
& behold the "Pink Elephants" disappeared!! Best round of the year!
(67) in competition! Thanks!!!!"
If negative
thoughts interfere with your game, you can allow them to hang around
or say, "Cock A Doodle Do" and chase them away. Try it. It works!
If
you have not read "The Mental Keys To Improve Your Golf", you will
benefit greatly from my book by seeing the whole picture instead
of just pieces contained in my mental tips.
I guarantee it! So
order now and lower your score.
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