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By Nikki Cannon, Swimming World College Intern<\/em><\/p>\n

I remember the moment very clearly; I was a junior in college and we were racing one of our top competitors in a dual meet.\u00a0 Although not a championship format, the meet was still very important for our season, and I knew that being at my best would help.\u00a0 I felt the nerves flowing throughout my body and went over a mental checklist of what I needed to do in the race.<\/p>\n

“Don’t go out slow,” I thought to myself.\u00a0 “Don’t mess up the turns, and don’t come up too early off your walls.”\u00a0 The referee blew his whistle and without another moment to think the race had begun.\u00a0 Not surprisingly, my time was dismal.<\/p>\n

My coach was at a loss for advice. “You went out too slow, you didn’t stay under on any of your walls…what were you thinking?” she asked in a tone that simultaneously instilled shame and deep fear in a way that only coaches can.<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>Photo Courtesy: Peter Bick<\/p>\n

What was I thinking?\u00a0 I reflected as I warmed down.\u00a0 Hadn’t I gone in with the best of intentions?\u00a0 Hadn’t I made sure to cover the keys to a good race?<\/p>\n

Maybe you’ve experienced something like this.\u00a0 You go to a race with all of the right details in mind and seem to come up empty-handed.\u00a0 You practice being a strong mental competitor, yet when it comes to race day something happens and it all seems to fall apart.<\/p>\n

Alas, worry no more, for I have come to some conclusions about being the best mental warrior you can be. Here are three ways to master mental toughness.<\/p>\n

1. Take Out the Negatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Mar<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Evan Pike – USA TODAY Sports Images<\/p><\/div>\n

So what went wrong?\u00a0 I had my list in mind, reviewed it with confidence, and yet ironically failed at everyone of my key points in the race.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 Well, for starters, I was not reviewing what I should be doing, only what I should be avoiding.<\/p>\n

What if I had told myself to get out fast, nail my turns, and push my under waters?\u00a0 Those statements hold so much more power than “don’t do that,” or “don’t do this.” \u00a0Your body and mind only hear the action, and thus do the affirmative.\u00a0 Make sure your inner dialogue is full of positive, affirming language!<\/p>\n

2. Create an Environment that Allows Success<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Eddie<\/a>Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p>\n

Some people thrive on pressure and some people do not.\u00a0 Personally, I found myself putting a lot of unneeded pressure on myself throughout my swimming career.\u00a0 If I didn’t do well, the team would lose, or my coaches would be mad at me, or teammates would be let down.\u00a0 Often times, I compared the moments before I raced to The Hunger Games\u00a0 when Katniss was about to be released from the tube.<\/p>\n

Those thoughts did not create a space where success was possible.\u00a0 I either did well or I failed.\u00a0 The extreme of those two options did not allow me to grow as a swimmer or racer.<\/p>\n

If you need more pressure, then create that space within yourself.\u00a0 The key is knowing what you need and being in charge of how you feel.<\/p>\n

3. Fake it Until You Make It<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"California<\/a>Photo Courtesy: Jeff Commings<\/p>\n

Trying to switch from a negative mindset to a positive one was quite the journey for me.\u00a0 I often felt silly saying positive affirmations to myself.\u00a0 But I began to notice that even little changes could make a huge difference.\u00a0 For example, I would try and say,\u00a0 “I’m excited” instead of “I’m nervous.”\u00a0 At first it felt awkward and unlike me, but it truly began to change how I viewed racing.<\/p>\n

Ultimately remember to have fun.\u00a0 I regret the moments I fretted away by worrying.\u00a0 Swimming may be your life, your identity, and your momentary purpose, but if you can’t have fun with the sport, then all of that doesn’t matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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