On Tuesday morning I had a great learning experience! It's not something I am proud to discuss, but maybe I can help others through doing so. I had a MAJOR attitude and negativity problem during the 6:00am crossfit class, which not only affected my performance, but those around me as well. The realization of my early morning grumpiness has caused me to start concentrating on this aspect before stepping into the gym!! Attitude affects performance more than we really understand, and comprehending the magnitude of positive self talk is important. The Crossfit Journal has plenty of articles and videos discussing this issue, and it is something that cannot be attained automatic. We must learn about and practice positive self-talk on a daily basis, something I will be working on both inside the gym, and outside!
Example
A true story that was told during a self talk seminar discusses two different gentlemen and a muscle up work out. (It’s been a long time since I’ve watched this video so bare with me- It is on the crossfit journal) Basically, the story begins with two competitors who were neck and neck in a crossfit competition. The following, and last WOD to be completed consisted of 10 muscle ups- but neither had mastered the skill of a muscle up. As one gentleman passes a group of crossfit judges, he says out loud, "I have never completed a muscle up before, there is no way I am going to finished this work out!" The other competitor, jogs by the same crossfit judges, and says out loud, "I have never completed a muscle up before; today I will get my first muscle up!!!" Wow, right? That’s some encouraging and positive self talk! What happens next? What do you think?!
The competitor whose mind was filled with negative thoughts did not complete one muscle up throughout the entire allotted time given for the workout, although he never gave up, he did not finished the work out. On the other hand, the competitor with the extreme positive thoughts in his mind, completed all 10 muscle ups! When I find the video discussing this topic, I will be sure to post it for you to check out. Its amazing to think your thoughts can have such a dramatic impact on your performance!!
If you have a subscription to the Crossfit Journal, Type in the search box, “Positive Self-Talk: The Greatest Adaptation (I believe this is the correct video)
Lets all start working on staying positive inside the gym!! No, "I cant do this," "This is going to be really hard," or "This sucks" -- No more complaining, negativity, or bad attitudes! (This is mainly referring to myself) But lets help keep each other optimistic!! THINK POSITIVE!!!!
Everyone have a great Wednesday.
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