Visualization for kids sports: PARENT: Find a relaxing place to sit or lie down. Breathe in and out (pause). In and out. Gently close your eyes and allow your body to relax.
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Tip #35 It’s never too early to start visualizing.
Even young kids can benefit from visualization. Young or older, the key is to practice DAILY—at home or at your sports activity.
Tip #33: Transformation- Ta-Dah!
A Ta-Dah! moment is when goals are accomplished and dreams are realized.
Tip #32: TAKE ACTION Action plan
See It. Say It. Do It!® Organize It! (Fishman, Dunnigan, Hellerstein, 2011) is a workbook created just for you!
Tip #29 DECLARE Declarations are powerful – positive or negative!
Your declaration is what moves you.
Tip #27: VISUALIZE Body Awareness
Just bring your attention to those parts of your body and notice what you feel.
Tip #26: VISUALIZE Build awareness
Feeling “nervous energy” or “butterflies in your stomach” is common before sports performance.
Tip #25: VISUALIZE Belly Breathing
Shake out all your tension and just let all the tightness in your body fall away.
Tip #24 VISUALIZE When all else fails, just breathe
Breathing deeply creates calmness, which is part of the relaxation process that aids visualization.
Tip #23: VISUALIZE Relax
Find a quiet, comfortable place to lie down or sit. Rest comfortably, and gently allow your eyes to close.