You cannot intellectualize your movements, or your mistakes. If all you do is think about skiing, you may as well leave your body at home on the couch. We are not talking about using your mind as a substitute for your body. We are talking about knowing when and how to use your mind to supplement your body. They work best in harmony.
Skiing is a risk sport.
This is impressed upon you all too often when you see an unfortunate fellow skier lashed tightly to a sled, wincing as he or she takes the bumpy ride down to the X-ray table. If you wondered how you would get down in one piece, then your heart raced, your breath quickened, your mouth felt dry, and your legs felt weak. Your body was experiencing all the physiological signs of fear. There are two main difficulties with fear, even in its mild form, anxiety. One is that it is unpleasant to experience.