May not be reprinted without permission. Focus, or undistracted attention, is essential to enhancing performance in all aspects of life. And while intense focus might seem arduous, it's actually effortless. What makes focus a challenge is that your mind tends to shift to new stimuli. Calif. By learning to control your focus and hone your concentration with progressive relaxation and visualization exercises, you can enhance your sports performance in as little as fourteen days.
Progressive relaxation is the cure.
It teaches you the difference between tension and relaxation. And this technique helps you to control your activation level both on and off the playing field. Here's how it's done. Sit in a comfortable chair. Close your eyes.