Above Par

The 6 Biggest Mental Shifts That Transformed My Golf and Life

December 13, 2023 Kathy Wood Episode 151
Above Par
The 6 Biggest Mental Shifts That Transformed My Golf and Life
Show Notes

In this episode of 'Above Par,' Kathy shares six mental shifts that improved her golf game and overall life: 

  1. recognizing thoughts are optional, 
  2. understanding that thoughts create emotions, 
  3. realizing feeling emotions isn't a sign of weakness, 
  4. comprehending discomfort leads to growth, 
  5. believing in something before seeing it, and 
  6. treating confidence as a skill that can be developed. 

These realizations proved pivotal, teaching her to take control of her mental state both on and off the golf course. 

She encourages listeners to pick at least one of these shifts to experiment with in order to experience positive changes in their lives and their game.

00:01 Introduction and Welcome

00:24 The Importance of Mental Shifts in Golf

01:46 First Mental Shift: Control Over Thoughts

03:21 Second Mental Shift: Emotions are Created by Thoughts

05:07 Third Mental Shift: Emotions are Not a Sign of Weakness

07:23 Fourth Mental Shift: Embracing Discomfort

08:50 Fifth Mental Shift: Believing Before Seeing

10:30 Sixth Mental Shift: Confidence is Learned and Practiced

11:46 Summary and Conclusion

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