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Here's how to quiet your mind and win using simple golf psychology
There's an easy, practical way to quiet your mind using golf psychology.
First, I want you to realize that if you are like most golfers, you are having constant "swing thoughts."
You're standing on the first tee, addressing your ball. Then your mind explodes.
"Am I too close to the ball?'
"Am I too far away?'
"Remember to turn your hips."
"Don't forget to keep your left arm straight."
"Keep your head down."
Swing thoughts will drive you crazy and destroy your performance.
Golf Psychology - The Quiet Mind
To play your best golf and win, you need a quiet mind.
A quiet mind is a mind that trusts itself.
Robert Winters said it best: "When you trust, you allow your golfing talent to come through without having to consciously think about your swing mechanics."
Great advice.
But HOW do you silence those annoying swing thoughts?
A simple golf psychology method that works is singing. Yes, I said singing. I would also be ok with humming.
Now why would you sing or hum out there?
Think of your body like a robot. All the correct mechanics of the golf swing are programmed inside. All you need to do is press one button, and voila!
The correct mechanics appear.
"Swing thoughts" are like pressing more than one button on the golf robot. It messes up the circuitry.
Singing or humming is simply a way to quiet your swing thoughts. It lets your body perform without you consciously thinking about it.
The next time you approach your ball, quiet your mind by singing or humming your favorite song.
Any song will do.
Your body will relax (it's much more relaxing to sing than to think). Your swing will have great rhythm and tempo (singing has a lot more rhythm and flow than analyzing).
Remember, your body knows what to do. Just quiet your mind and get out of its way.
