Self-talk Tip: Reciprocal Inhibition
Reciprocal inhibition is the concept where one set of responses does not allow a different set. In your body, this could be easily explained through muscles. When you perform a bicep curl, the triceps relax as a result of the biceps contracting. Both cannot contract at once.
Psychological Flexibility
Psychological flexibility is a trait commonly used to describe athletes with a strong mental game. It’s something that is sought after by athletes new to their competitive career, ones who have been in it for years, and everyone in between.
Confidence Through Observing Others
Some athletes can feel a surge of confidence when watching others because it brings clarity to what they can do to achieve success that they are seeing in the observable.
