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Mental Toolbox: Train Your Brain

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Spend as much time training your brain as you do your body! The Sports Psychology department at USA Swimming has put together a Mental Toolbox to help you achieve your swimming goals. Included in the toolbox are lessons, self-tests, and more. For example, the section on goal setting asks you to write out, "What were this weeks goals?".

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Introduction 'Mental Toolbox: Mental Excellence, Physical Success' (46 kb)
1. Goal Setting 'Your Road Map to Success' (115 kb)
2. Mental Imagery 'Creating (and Recreating) Success' (174 kb)
3. Self-Talk 'Learning to Be Your Own Best Friend' (58 kb)
4. Team Building & Team Cohesion (42 kb)
5. Concentration 'Focusing on the Right Thing at the Right Time' (49 kb)
6. Self-Confidence 'Believing in Your Abilities [even in the worst of times]' (70 kb)
7. Physical and Mental Energy 'Controlling Your Energy Levels' (47 kb)
8. Mental Preparation 'Putting It All Together' (198 kb)