Maximum Composure

A composed athlete remains put together, regardless of circumstances and it is reflected in their body language, attitude, and overall presence.Composure starts with attitude, how a person carries themselves. It means having a certain style in and outside the game. It is not about what you do; it's how you do it. The Adaptive Mindset System is composed of the ultimate elements you must dominate to develop maximum composure. This book is packed with practical exercises that will have an immediate impact on your emotional well-being and ultimately your performance.Table of contentsSection 1 ~ Taking ownership of your composureLosing your coolWhy should you focus on developing composure?Body language is vital in athleticsDeveloping composure with motor controlKeeping a positive attitude at all timesStaying lucid under pressureModeling composureSection 2 ~ The dark side of the automatic mental modeWhen imagination creates realityAvoidance: response of the automatic mental modeHandling fear and overcoming anxietyUnderstanding angerExploring what lurks behind angerIdentify thought patterns that fuel your angerStrategies to handle angerPractice activation of the adaptive mental modeSection 3 ~ Shedding the old labelsOperators focus on their identity, not their goalsUnderstanding the identity and emotion connectionUpgrading your identity through belief recalibrationSetting yourself free - How your past experience can elevate your anxietyCreating an alter egoSection 4 ~ Building a strong foundation of confidenceTaking ownership of your confidenceBuilding confidenceAnchoring a confidence stateCreating a mental pre-performance routineSection 5 ~ Losing self-consciousness with preparationMastering your skillsDeveloping heightened focusI am not feeling like itModifying your state of consciousness with hypnosisChanging your emotional state to boost energyFinding fluidity for effective gesture via muscular relaxationPreparing through visualizationCommitting to mental toughness