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Golf Confidence Hack: Positive Affirmations
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Golf Confidence Hack: Positive Affirmations
For simplicity, all advice on actual swings or drills is provided from a right handed perspective.
"Confidence is the most important single factor in this game, and no matter how great your natural talent, there is only one way to obtain and sustain it: work."
Jack Nicklaus
Most players think that confidence only comes from playing well and putting in the "physical work".
That's all true, but a less talked about confidence builder is positive affirmations.
I truly believe that we become what we tell ourselves every day. One way to erode your confidence is by telling yourself (in your head, or even worse out loud) that you "suck at golf" or that you "can't make a putt to save your life".
Your subconscious and belief system is always listening to what you tell it, so why not make it positive.
In my life, I have and continue to listen to positive affirmations type audios to get me ready for competition or important events.
Positive affirmations boost confidence, focus, and resilience by replacing negative self-talk with constructive, present-moment thoughts.
Listening to a self made "poker" audio on strategy - with positive affirmations included - as I recently drove to a large poker tournament, helped me immensely. I felt really confident and prepared, and I finished high in the event. I'm certain that the audios played a big part in that.
Part of the problem with listening to positive affirmations for golf is finding affirmations that fit your personality.
The solution is to make your own.
Here's how to do that with an iPhone, it couldn't be simpler:
- Open your Utilities app
- Click on Voice Memos
- Click on the red button and make your recording
- When finished, name the recording for future reference
I'm making up a couple of brief golf affirmation audios that I'll listen to on the way to the course this year (and maybe on the course with my earbuds), and I can't wait to try it out.
They will be brief, one will have to do with confidence in general, and I'm making a specific one for putting.
Here are some resources for positive affirmations for golf. Rather than just putting a link in a note that you can access, I suggest doing what I do. Go through the material below, and any other material that you might find if you want to do the research. Then write down the material or phrases that you like the most, and make your own audio recordings.
If you want to give this a try - and why wouldn't you, there's research that proves this works - here's a link to some positive affirmations for golf :
Affirmations For Playing Better Golf
Here are some affirmations that you may want to include in your recordings.
Confidence & Trust
- "I trust my swing and my ability to execute."
- "I am a confident golfer, stepping up to the tee with self-assurance."
- "I believe in my skills and abilities."
- "I am capable of hitting this shot exactly as planned."
- "I am a mentally tough competitor."
- "I am focused on my routine and the shot in front of me."
- "I accept that the best way to improve my future is giving my full attention to the present moment."
- "I let go of past mistakes and focus on the next shot."
- "I breathe in confidence and exhale tension."
- "I thrive under pressure."
- "I can get up and down from anywhere."
- "I turn nervousness into excitement."
- "I smile at obstacles."
- "I am resilient and I bounce back from setbacks with determination."
- "I am grateful for every opportunity that I get to play golf."
- "I play with intensity, strength and confidence."
- "I am excited to play."
- "I love this!"
- Listen to Them Frequently: Say them out loud or in your head before a round, during practice, or before a tough shot.
- Use Imagery: Visualize the successful outcome while repeating the affirmation.
- Create a Routine: Pair specific affirmations with your pre-shot routine.
- Be Patient: Transforming negative thoughts into positive ones takes consistent practice.
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